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Economic Perspective: Automating Restaurants

Economic Perspective

Downtown Raleigh, east of campus.

Mar 2, 2018

You Decide: Will the National Debt Sink Us?

There are many questions when it comes to the national debt. NC State economist Dr. Mike Walden addresses some of the questions he hears the most. 
NC State belltower on a sunny day

Feb 23, 2018

2018 Economic Outlook: A Shift to a Higher Gear?

In the latest issue of the NC State Economist, Mike Walden highlights why 2018 should be a year of further economic growth for North Carolina, but beneath the generally positive statewide picture, lingering economic disparities are yet to be closed. 
NC State belltower on a sunny day

Feb 23, 2018

Electricity Generation in North Carolina: Explaining the Trends

Total electricity generation has remained flat in the U.S., but the way we as a nation generate electricity has changed dramatically. In this issue of The NC State Economist, Harrison Fell, Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, discusses the market forces and policies that are driving the rapid changes in electricity generation and how that may affect North Carolina’s energy future. 
Downtown Raleigh, east of campus.

Feb 16, 2018

You Decide: Will a Direct Flight to China Boost the State Economy?

With talk of nonstop flights connecting North Carolina and China coming in the future, what impacts could such an arrangement hold for the state? 
Late afternoon sun paints the downtown Raleigh skyline.

Feb 14, 2018

Economic Perspective: Why the Fed Wants Inflation

For many years the Federal Reserve has worried the inflation rate has been too low. Why would they want prices to rise faster? 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Feb 7, 2018

Economic Perspective: Improving the Economy for Struggling Workers

The job market is improving, but not everyone is seeing their lives improve. What steps can be taken to expand prosperity? 
Aerial view of Belltower and downtown Raleigh to the east of campus.

Feb 2, 2018

You Decide: Will the New Tax Law’s Inflation Measure Cost You?

The new federal income tax law is full of changes, including those to the inflation measure. What do the changes to the inflation measure mean for you? 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Jan 24, 2018

Economic Perspective: Do Movers Still Like North Carolina?

Movers have flocked to North Carolina in recent decades. Are the trends that led them here continuing? 
Aerial view of downtown Raleigh

Jan 19, 2018

You Decide: What’s The Future Of Retail Buying?

As 2018 kicks off, there’s good news and bad news for retail sellers. There’s a real heavyweight championship on the line: traditional retailers in one corner and upstart cyber retailers in the other. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Jan 9, 2018

Economic Perspective: Automating Restaurants

Automation continues to alter the way businesses operate. As automation becomes more prevalent, how could it continue to change the restaurant industry?