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Jan 16, 2015

You Decide: What Are the Impacts of Tax Changes?

There has been much research by academics and others trying to establish a linkage between state tax rates and state economic growth, says Mike Walden. He discusses why the findings have not been consistent – and in some cases have been contradictory. 

Jan 12, 2015

What could go wrong in 2015?

The economic outlook for 2015 is upbeat. What might derail it? North Carolina State University economist Mike Walden weighs in. 

Jan 5, 2015

The 2015 economy

It’s traditional for economists at the beginning of a new year to give forecasts for growth, jobs, inflation and other key economic measures. North Carolina State University’s Mike Walden outlines what he sees in his crystal ball for 2015. 

Jan 2, 2015

You Decide: How do we pay for infrastructure?

When it comes to infrastructure maintenance and improvement, it may be a matter of pay now or pay later. Mike Walden explains why. 

Dec 29, 2014

Profit’s role in the economy

As the economy has improved, business profits have risen. But is this good or bad? North Carolina State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Dec 22, 2014

Pacific power

The United States sits between Europe and Asia, but traditionally our focus and ties have been in Europe. Now many say our future focus and ties will be in the other direction – to Asia. North Carolina State University economist Mike Walden explains why. 

Dec 15, 2014

You Decide: What will 2015’s economy look like?

Dr. Mike Walden highlights the key barometers of the economy and where he sees them headed in 2015. 

Dec 15, 2014

Christmas spending forecasts

It’s that time of year again. People are in the midst of their holiday shopping. For many businesses, this is a make-it-or-break-it time. North Carolina State University’s Dr. Mike Walden explains how economists think this holiday buying season will shape up. 

Dec 8, 2014

Oil economics

Oil has been in the news recently, but in a good way: Oil prices have been dropping and taking gasoline and other fuel prices with them. This is dramatically different than even just a few years ago, when oil and gas prices were rising. What has happened to bring oil prices down? And will it continue? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Dec 5, 2014

You Decide: Is North Carolina’s Job Market Back?

Analyzing job-market issues, Mike Walden discusses whether apprenticeships, skill certificates and fast-tracked degrees may be the waves of the future in education.