The nation received an unprecedented one-two punch from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. How will the damage be reflected in the national economy over the coming year?
Recently, the labor force participation rate has seen a positive rise, with greater number of people either holding down a job or actively looking for one. Who is responsible for this improvement?
The ability to deduct charitable donations on federal taxes may be affected by potential changes to the tax code. What are the possible outcomes and impacts?
Everyone wants to know when the next recession is coming. Are there some signals to be on the look out for? NC State University economist lists a few examples of what to watch for.
One of the big issues in the labor market is the apparent disconnect between productivity and compensation, but has that been the case over the years?
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Keep up with the latest economic news with NC State University’s Dr. Mike Walden. In this weekly podcast, Walden gives his take on economic issues, ranging from wage growth to gas prices to public…
policy decisions, with a special focus on North Carolina.