Apr 15, 2011
Isn't economics about cutthroat competition and profits at all costs? Perhaps not. Mike Walden discusses.
Apr 1, 2011
The post-recession decline in residential property values throughout North Carolina has implications for homeowners and county governments. Mike Walden discusses.
Mar 18, 2011
The economic recession of 2007-09 was unusually harsh; it's been called The Great Recession. So what's the recovery like? Mike Walden discusses.
Mar 4, 2011
North Carolina's economy is has changed dramatically from what it was 30 or 40 years ago. Is it still changing? Mike Walden has the answer.
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.