Mike Walden: The five factors that made North Carolina’s economy
In just five decades, five factors transformed North Carolina’s economy. Can you name them all? Not everyone can.
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NC’s unemployment rate drops – economist hails progress on several fronts
North Carolina’s unemployment rate dropped to 4.6% in June, and N.C.State economist Dr. Mike Walden is excited due to several factors unlike in the May report which showed the rate dropping as fewer people were seeking work, thus not in the labor force.
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NC’s jobless rate declines again, is ‘moving in right direction,’ says economist
North Carolina’s unemployment rate fell for the fourth consecutive month in January, showing the state’s economy is “moving in the right direction.”
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Tech on Tap: LabCorp pathology innovation, coding and online safety for kids, and taking time off work in the age of technology
The Tech on Tap team looks at kids and coding, and the issues that arise with children online. Plus, are ever really “off” in the age of technology?
Read MoreMike Walden: A forecast of what’s ahead for NC’s economy in 2018
Economists look at a number of factors in making forecasts. Most important are existing trends among businesses and consumers, how long it has been since the last recession and the expected impacts of any new government economic policies. And 2018 looks pretty good, says NCSU Economist Dr. Mike Walden.
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