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China’s change

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Jun 24, 2013

Overseas production

It’s well known that many U.S. companies have shifted some of their production to other countries, and there’s a general assumption that this has been done to reduce labor costs. Does this appear to be the actual major reason? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Jun 21, 2013

YOU DECIDE: Are interest rates headed higher?

Are interest rates headed up? Will they remain low? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses the factors that influence interest rates. 

Jun 21, 2013

Is pay keeping up with prices?

As the number of jobs in the economy continues to rise, more people are concerned about what those jobs pay. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses what is happening to average wages and salaries. 

Jun 20, 2013

Tax techniques

Some American companies are paying taxes in foreign countries at a much lower rate than if the taxes had been paid in the U.S. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses this issue. 

Jun 19, 2013

Where are the factories located?

Thinking about U.S. manufacturing being located in the Midwest or farming in the south and west may be out of date. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains why. 

Jun 18, 2013

Some good deficit news

The latest forecasts show some improvement in the federal deficit. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden talks about what's happening. 

Jun 17, 2013

Is the Fed ready to pivot?

N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses the Federal Reserve and whether a major policy change may be in the offing. 

Jun 14, 2013

What to expect in housing

N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses the housing market, which is finally turning around, with both sales and prices on the upswing. 

Jun 13, 2013

Revising the numbers

The federal government’s statisticians are in the process of revising the main measurement of the economy. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses this change. 

Jun 12, 2013

China’s change

From an impoverished country with little impact on the world economy, China has dramatically increased its standard of living and is now a major player in international commerce. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses this dramatic change.