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Dec 18, 2013

Revolving unemployment

Some people think of unemployment as someone losing a job, staying unemployed for a while and then finally getting a new job. But this isn't always the case, explains N.C. State University economist Mike Walden. 

Dec 17, 2013

Are we taking on too much debt?

The latest statistics show American households are again adding that too much debt. That was one of the factors that led to the recession. But N.C. State University economist Mike Walden says we probably aren't going to repeat history. 

Dec 16, 2013

Outlook for Christmas sales

Christmas sales are important to the overall economy and for many individual businesses. After all, sales at this time of year can mean the difference between profits and losses. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden provides a Christmas sales forecast. 

Dec 13, 2013

Happy 100th birthday

This year marks the 100th birthday of the Federal Reserve. But opinions vary on whether we should celebrate or regret this milestone. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains. 

Dec 12, 2013

How quickly things can change

Twenty and 30 years ago, many people gave gloomy U.S. economic forecasts, especially when it came to our ability to compete internationally. But are those observations out of date today? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Dec 11, 2013

How much to keep in the vault

The Federal Reserve recently released a proposal to require a large banks to keep more of their deposits in the vault. Many argue that the proposal will help avoid the kind of financial problems that rocked the economy in 2008 and 2009. But will the proposal be adopted quickly? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden answers. 

Dec 10, 2013

The decline in labor-force participation

One of today's top economic issues is the significant decline in the percentage of working-age people who either are working or are looking for work. N.C. State University's Dr. Mike Walden outlines how economists explain this trend. 

Dec 9, 2013

Report cards

Schools are clearly important in preparing students for rewarding jobs, but the economy reflects that importance, says N.C. State University's Dr. Mike Walden. 

Dec 6, 2013

YOU DECIDE: What are the key debates over health insurance?

N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses the key issues related to the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare. 

Dec 6, 2013

Top inventions of all time

We live in a fast changing world dominated by advances in technology. But it's easy to forget how much we benefit from the past. Recently, the Atlantic magazine assembled a panel of experts to rank the top 50 inventions since the wheel. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses the Top 10.