Feb 18, 2011
The economy is improving, but unemployment is still high. What's going on? Mike Walden discusses.
Feb 4, 2011
Mike Walden says North Carolinians are concerned about who owns our national debt and the status of the dollar. But should they be?
Jan 21, 2011
Rising gas prices may not be good for our individual budgets, but they are an indication that the economy is improving overall.
Jan 7, 2011
Tax rates change, but tax collections as a percentage of the economy don't. Economist Mike Walden discusses this seeming contradiction.
Dec 10, 2010
Many people feel good-paying skilled jobs are falling by the wayside as a result of the impact of increased world trade. Mike Walden says the reality is more complicated.
Nov 24, 2010
Economists are often asked to predict the economic future. But what's the best method of looking ahead? Mike Walden discusses different ways to assess the future.
Nov 12, 2010
The election is over and there were shake-ups in Washington and Raleigh. Election results reflected voter discontent, but what are the economic realities facing our new leaders?
Oct 29, 2010
What will the Federal Reserve do to stimulate the economy? And will it work? Mike Walden discusses the Fed's likely course of action and the impact it is likely to have on the economy.
Oct 15, 2010
Some argue that while labor productivity has risen in recent decades, worker pay hasn't kept pace. But is that really the case. Mike Walden discusses the issue.
Oct 1, 2010
How can the recession be over when the unemployment rate is over 9 percent and 15 million people nationwide -- including 430,000 here in North Carolina -- are unemployed? Mike Walden explains.