Feb 13, 2015
The gap between what is financially needed by retirees and what is financially available for retirees is widening, says Mike Walden. He explores possible options for maintaining pre-retirement standards of living.
Jan 30, 2015
Mike Walden explains why structural job change may be the source of job gains and losses in the future -- and reveals implications of further impact.
Jan 16, 2015
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 2, 2015
When it comes to infrastructure maintenance and improvement, it may be a matter of pay now or pay later. Mike Walden explains why.
Dec 15, 2014
Dr. Mike Walden highlights the key barometers of the economy and where he sees them headed in 2015.
Dec 5, 2014
Analyzing job-market issues, Mike Walden discusses whether apprenticeships, skill certificates and fast-tracked degrees may be the waves of the future in education.
Nov 21, 2014
Mike Walden discusses why saving, protecting and even expanding the middle class may be the issue of the century.
Nov 7, 2014
Today's farm and factory are quite different from their predecessors. Mike Walden analyzes the economic significance of current production trends in manufacturing and farming.
Oct 24, 2014
Many forward thinkers believe we are on the cusp of another transformation in the economy. Mike Walden considers the possible areas of future economic growth that could take North Carolina along for the ride.
Sep 30, 2014
Should North Carolina offer incentives to attract a new auto-assembly factory and the benefits it could bring to the state? Mike Walden weighs the opposing viewpoints.