Mike Walden

Nov 7, 2016

Economic Perspective: Is China Manipulating Its Currency?

Has China been manipulating its currency in a global market? NC State University economist Mike Walden looks at the trends over time. 

Oct 31, 2016

Economic Perspective: A Modest Start to 2016 for North Carolina

The GDP results for the first quarter of 2016 show North Carolina starting with a slight growth. How does it compare to the neighboring states and years past? NC State University economist Mike Walden fills you in. 

Oct 28, 2016

You Decide: Is Demography Behind Slow Economic Growth?

One of the big issues hear in this election year is slow economic growth. Although the economy has improved since the depths of the recession seven years ago, the gains have been modest compared to previous recoveries. Does the real answer to the issue sit in demographics? 

Oct 17, 2016

Economic Perspective: Why Are Interest Rates Continuing to be Low?

Interest rates have continued to be at a historic low recently. What factors could be playing into this? NC State University economist Mike Walden looks at the potential reasons. 

Oct 14, 2016

You Decide: Are There “Excesses” Building in the Economy?

The word “excess” generally has a bad meaning in our society. It implies too much of a good thing that can lead to problems later. NC State University economist Mike Walden outlines economic "excesses" that could spell trouble. 

Oct 10, 2016

Economic Perspective: Destination Downtown

Business headquarters used to be setting up shop in the suburbs. How does the rising millennial workforce effect the location of these headquarters? Hear NC State University economist Mike Walden's take on the issue. 

Oct 3, 2016

Economic Perspective: Another Hit to Small Towns

Small towns have their own set of challenges to overcome with constantly changing world of technology. What kind of effect has the spike in e-commerce had on the small town? 

Sep 30, 2016

You Decide: Why Are So Many Men Not Working

In the late 1940s, 6 percent of prime working-age men were not employed and were not looking for work. Today, that rate is 14 percent. Translated to numbers, 1 million prime, working-age men in the late 1940s were out of the labor force – today the number is 7 million. What factors are causing this to rise? 

Sep 19, 2016

Economic Perspective: Why are Groceries Getting Cheaper?

Have you noticed your receipt being a little lighter on grocery runs recently? NC State University economist Mike Walden looks at the factors that could be causing those prices to drop. 

Sep 16, 2016

You Decide: The Iron Law of Real Estate

The idea that we have to pay more for locations closer to city centers makes logical sense. It's part of the "Iron Law of Real Estate." What other factors play into this law though? And how can advancing technology alter it?