Aug 16, 2019
NC State University economist Dr. Mike Walden addresses three prominent issues facing the economy today, and the factors that play into them.
Aug 14, 2019
The popular adage "last hired, first fired" speaks to the hiring cycle in businesses, but does this apply equally across all levels?
Aug 6, 2019
Spending on infrastructure in the U.S. has been on the decline. When did this trend start, and why is investing in infrastructure important?
Aug 2, 2019
A recently released study broke down American cities into categories based around economic output and their potential future. How did they group North Carolina communities?
Jul 31, 2019
Now that we're halfway through 2019, NC State University economist Mike Walden provides a mid-year update on the economy.
Jul 24, 2019
A new ranking of the states' attractiveness to businesses was released. What criteria was used, and where did North Carolina fall?
Jul 19, 2019
The national debt is always a point of discussion in politics. What goes into calculating the debt, and how can it be dealt with?
Jul 17, 2019
The United States left the gold standard in the 1970s. What is the gold standard, and what are the advantages of being on or off of it?
Jul 10, 2019
Some states have implemented "rainy day" funds to help during recessions. Is this something that should be implemented on the national level?
Jul 5, 2019
What are the ways a government can legislate and economy, and what could it look like when applied to a certain sector?