Oct 25, 2019
Cities have seen a revival in the 21st century, but can the downtown boom last forever?
Oct 23, 2019
Inflation averages the price gains in all products and services, but are there key differences among the rates for specific buying categories?
Oct 11, 2019
With the prevalence of information and media, is it possible for a society to talk itself into a recession?
Oct 9, 2019
Why does the U.S. still import foreign oil if it is producing its own?
Oct 1, 2019
Turning points are when there's a break in the current economic trend. NC State economist Mike Walden discusses how to spot them, and if we are seeing one play out now.
Sep 26, 2019
Society groups people in generations based on the year they were born, but how meaningful of a concept are generations?
Sep 23, 2019
Traditionally, the length of time for bonds caps out at 30 years, but are there talks of extending some bonds to 100 years?
Sep 13, 2019
What do businesses worry about, and how could those worries affect the direction of the economy?
Economists are often asked to forecast when the next recession will occur. How bad could the next recession be?
Sep 3, 2019
Buying by households accounts for 70 percent of all spending. Are there any major trends in consumer spending?