economy
Economic Perspective: The Fed’s Forecasts
The Federal Reserve recently released their economic forecasts for the next few years. What do they look like?
You Decide: Are We In For a Strong Economic Recovery?
With new data in from national and state jobs reports, how does the economy look as we move through the summer?
Economic Perspective: Income Up, But Spending Down
Income and spending typically go up and down together, but was that the case this past April?
You Decide: How Will the Job Market Change After the Crisis?
The coronavirus crisis already has had a massive impact on the job market. As jobs start to come back, will they be the same or different?
Economic Perspective: The Impact of Fear on the Recovery
As states start to open businesses back up, what other lingering impacts could there be?
You Decide: Can We Have Both Health and Wealth?
What considerations are there when it comes to the response to the current crisis?
Economic Perspective: Printing Money
Printing money can be used during times of economic crisis to mitigate some of the effects of the crisis. What factors need to be looked out for in these circumstances?
You Decide: Will We Regret the Rescues from the Crisis?
What impact could the rescues of today have on the future?
Economic Perspective: Will Inflation Eventually Surge?
Is there a chance inflation could surge on the other end of the current crisis?
You Decide: Can Collecting Thoughts About the Virus Help?
NC State University economist Mike Walden details some of his insights into the current crisis to help provide perspective and insight.