An economist looks at economic cost/benefit analysis of the virus
We are accustomed to hearing health data related to COVID-19 but what do the economic data suggest? Read More
NC Spin Articles
We need a Marshall plan for primary care in North Carolina
The North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians reports that the recent closure of 34 primary care practices in our state demonstrates problems with our healthcare system that need immediate attention. Read More
How to help school districts meet the coming challenges
The months ahead will be challenging and schools will be competing for scarce dollars but there are some things school districts can do. Read More
Party of personal irresponsibility
Tuesday's Reopen NC was little more than a Republican political rally Read More
The virus claims another victim
Among the many casualties are independently owned and operated restaurants in our state. Read More
Cooper must take steps to get North Carolina moving by April 30
The Governor has received broad public support during the COVID-19 crisis but the public is clamoring to move forward toward life as it was. Read More
Trump's trump card
The president's willingness to dominate the public debate can help him or hurt him. So how will he use it to win re-election? Read More
Ignorance and cynicism in action: The “re-open” movement and the hypocrites helping to drive it
The current "re-open" movement is evidence that Americans will rabblerouse and resist being told what to do — even when to do so runs utterly contrary to common sense and indisputable requirements of science and math, and places themselves, their loved ones and neighbors at great risk. Read More
A prudent reopening is sustainable
The key word is "prudent." So what would fit that bill right now Read More
Isn't it about time: To get ready for the blame game?
The pandemic blame game is getting ready to begin and each side will trot out their professionals, models, statistics and conclusions. Read More
