Posts tagged “Mike Walden”
Economy perplexing you? Four indicators help make sense of what’s happening
Analysis: Economists think the economy is finally turning for the better. But they can be wrong. Therefore, it's important for individuals to try to track the economy themselves. NCSU economist Mike Walden spells out indicators to track.
Another economic challenge - Will deficits lead to inflation?
Analysis: As one problem passes, others emerge. With the problem of the deep recession beginning to fade, the potential for higher inflation looms.
Economy 2010: Where will the jobs be?
Analysis: New data from the Department of Labor offers some insight into where job growth will occur in the coming years.
Innovation: That’s America’s economic ace in the hole for jobs
Analysis: While many people believe the outlook for jobs in the U.S. is gloomy, three factors indicate otherwise. One is the innovation in the U.S. private sector. Others: Overseas wage advantages will begin to lessen, plus being physically close to customers has its advantages.
Is tax reform in North Carolina’s future?
Analysis: It's said that changing the tax structure is extreme political heavy lifting. Should we - and will we - muscle our way to a new way of deriving public revenues for our state?
Forecast: N.C. economy will begin growing again in '10
Opinion: NCSU economist Mike Walden says the state's economy will grow again in 2010 and 2011. Unemployment will come down in metro areas, but not everywhere.
Two recessions – production and jobs – are hammering economy. Are they over?
Analysis: Federal Reserve chairman says recession is ‘technically’ over, but NCSU economist Dr. Michael Walden says while production may be improving the employment sector of the economy is not.
Bottom line - Can economics help in the health care debate?
Analysis: While basic economic concepts won't resolve the health care debate, hopefully they help illuminate some of the issues and make you more informed about the possible options.
Can economics help in the health care debate?
Analysis: While understanding of several basic economic concepts won’t resolve the health care debate, hopefully they help illuminate some of the issues and make you more informed about the possible options.
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