economy
You Decide: Do the Benefits and Costs of Technology Balance?
New technology tends to upset the status quo in many different industries. How do the pros and cons balance out?
Economic Perspective: Mini Cities
Mini cities are popping up across the country, and even some in North Carolina. What does this concept entail?
Economic Perspective: Is Manufacturing Still A Leading Indicator?
The manufacturing sector has long been a leading indicator for economic health, but is that still the case?
You Decide: A Milestone to Celebrate?
The oil industry in the U.S. has been surging back in recent years, hitting a new milestone. Are there pros and cons to this rebound?
Economic Perspective: Holiday Spending Outlook
The holiday season is fast approaching. What does the spending outlook for the season look like?
You Decide: Should We Always Be Paid For What We Want to Do?
What determines the kinds of jobs available and what they pay?
Economic Perspective: Who Pays the Tariffs?
Do we know who is paying for the tariffs in the trade war?
Economic Perspective: Is Inflation Dead?
Interest rates have been low in recent years. What factors need to be considered when thinking about the lower inflation rate?
You Decide: Are Cities Losing Their Luster?
Cities have seen a revival in the 21st century, but can the downtown boom last forever?
Economic Perspective: Where is Inflation Hot and Cold?
Inflation averages the price gains in all products and services, but are there key differences among the rates for specific buying categories?