May 10, 2013
N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses the economic pros and cons of drilling for oil and natural gas in North Carolina and off the state's coast.
Apr 24, 2013
Gas taxes are used to pay for road construction and maintenance in most states, but there are cracks appearing in the system. Mike Walden discusses possible alternatives.
Apr 12, 2013
In the past, new technology has both destroyed and created jobs. What will the future hold? Mike Walden discusses.
Mar 29, 2013
Marginal tax rates can be as high as 70 percent, even for limited-income households. Mike Walden explains the difference between marginal and average tax rates.
Mar 15, 2013
Many demographers say the big problem of the future will not be too many people; instead, it will be too few people. Mike Walden discusses.
Mar 1, 2013
Why are some nations able to raise their standard of living over time while others are less successful at economic improvement? Mike Walden discusses.
Feb 15, 2013
Investing can be confusing. Mike Walden offers time-tested rules for investing that make sense (and cents).
Feb 1, 2013
There's a COLA war in progress, and the outcome could have an impact on anyone who is or will in the future receive Social Security payments. Mike Walden discusses.
Jan 18, 2013
Mike Walden discusses actions North Carolina public leaders can take to spark economic and job growth in the state.
Jan 4, 2013
There are reasons to be optimistic about the jobs picture in North Carolina. Mike Walden discusses.