Mike Walden

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? 

Sep 12, 2016

Economic Perspective: Cisco Shakeup

Do the layoffs at Cisco Systems have larger implications on the technology sector as a whole, particularly in North Carolina? NC State University economist Mike Walden addresses the recent issue. 

Sep 5, 2016

Economic Perspective: Competing Economic Plans

With the coming election, there are two different takes between the major candidates on how to handle the economy. Mike Walden addresses the differences between these two ways of thinking. 

Sep 2, 2016

You Decide: Have We Won the War on Poverty

One of President Johnson’s domestic initiatives was the “war on poverty”. The goal was to significantly reduce the prevalence of poverty through a combination of financial assistance and skill development allowing individuals to become self-sufficient. How can we measure these programs to determine if they've been effective over time? 

Aug 29, 2016

Economic Perspective: Has Trade Cost Jobs?

Over the last 40 years, there has been a steady decrease in manufacturing jobs nationwide. That decrease can be traced to two key factors. What are they? NC State University economist Mike Walden addresses the topic in this Economic Perspective. 

Aug 22, 2016

Economic Perspective: CSx Comes to Eastern North Carolina

What impact could a new inland port have on North Carolina? NC State University economist Mike Walden lays out the potential. 

Aug 19, 2016

You Decide: Which Economic Plan Will Boost the Economy?

Economic plans have been a key topic in this Presidential campaign. In the area of tax policy, the two candidates bring dramatically different proposals based on very different philosophies. Indeed, their proposals have revived the economic debate between “supply-side” solutions and “demand-side” answers. How would each plan play out in the real world? 

Aug 18, 2016

Economic Perspective: The Future of Growth

What does the future of economic growth look like? NC State University economist Mike Walden shares some thoughts from his field. 

Aug 17, 2016

Economic Perspective: Is Retirement New?

What caused the modern idea of retirement to come about? NC State University economist Mike Walden has a few thoughts on the matter. 

Aug 16, 2016

Economic Perspective: What’s the High Tech Sector?

Have you ever wondered what makes up the defined high tech sector? NC State University economist Mike Walden helps lay out some parameters.