Oct 21, 2010
Consumers seem to be a little more upbeat this year than they were last year. But is this reflected in the most recently released retail sales numbers? N.C. State University…
Oct 20, 2010
The recession has greatly damaged the economy, but did it inflict pain equally? Have households of all income levels suffered? N.C. Cooperative Extension economist Mike Walden answers.
Oct 19, 2010
As our economy changes, so does our work force. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains one change that stands out more than any other.
Oct 18, 2010
There's been a shakeup in the standings of world economies, with a switch in the number two and number three positions. N.C. State University extension economist Mike Walden gives the details.
Oct 15, 2010
Many people aspire to have more money, and being a millionaire is sometimes held up as the ultimate goal. But there are some misperceptions about millionaires, says N.C. State University economist Mike Walden.
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 14, 2010
The No. 1 economic issue in the country is jobs. What kind of businesses typically create new jobs: large, small or start-up businesses? N.C. Cooperative Extension economist Mike Walden discusses new research that helps answer this question.
Oct 13, 2010
The decline in real estate prices nationwide has obviously affected homeowners and financial institutions alike, but almost daily there's news of other impacts of these price declines. N.C. Cooperative Extension economist Mike Walden outlines the latest.
Oct 12, 2010
What is an underwater mortgage? N.C. State University extension economist Mike Walden explains.
Oct 11, 2010
An international financial group recently released new proposals for banks to follow. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains the proposed rules and why they are important.