Housing demand will stay strong
A Duke economists expects only a “modest cooling” in response to higher interest rates. Read More
NC SPIN Posts by John Hood
What we celebrate on July 4th
One of North Carolina's signers of the Declaration helped underscore the difference between civil rights and natural rights. Read More
Voter ID should have been settled
A preponderance of evidence shows little-to-no-affect of ID requirements to voter turnout. Read More
Will Joe Biden really go stag?
Today’s parallels to the 1970s are obvious, ominous, and oft-observed. But we’re not quite there yet. Read More
Stop pushing political panic buttons
Policymakers can and should take practical steps to help today’s workers prepare for tomorrow’s economy. Read More
Licensing hurts consumers more than it helps
Some 1,100 separate occupations regulated by at least one state. Only 60 are regulated by all. North Carolina requires licensure for 319 occupations. Read More
Power is shifting towards parents
North Carolina ranks 7th in the nation in the number of children educated outside of district-run schools. Read More
Is McCrory more conservative than Berger?
Political labels mischaracterize people even as positions on issues change with the times. Read More
We should do more for entrepreneurs
Florida, Georgia and Texas are more popular states than North Carolina to start a business. Will we let that stand? Read More
Test scores help predict student success
Political activists will pressure UNC to make what was a four-year suspension permanent. Read More
