Why is the bond market so important?
In August we had another bond market crash, a sign that worries both business and investors. Read More
NC SPIN Posts by Michael Walden
How do private and public companies differ?
Funding for public companies and private companies is different and the way they are evaluated is also different. Read More
Should young workers be angry about the economy?
The biggest complaint of Gen-Z workers is their inability to afford some of the traditional purchases of self-supporting adults, especially homeownership. Read More
How will Social Security be fixed?
We are experiencing the same situation today as Social Security faced in the 1980s. Read More
What are the benefits and costs of immigration?
Total employment rose directly with the increase in unauthorized immigrants and, at the same time, wages were not reduced. Read More
How important is income inequality?
Income inequality is the highest for the modern period since the 1960s. The question is how much income inequality a society will tolerate? Read More
How good is the job market?
The job market reflects the strength of businesses and the strength of the job market is key to the economic wellbeing of most households. Read More
What to expect from the new Federal Reserve
The Fed uses its influence over interest rates and control over the money supply to keep interest rates and unemployment rates low. Read More
How will you vote on new tax proposals?
Read the pros and cons of each proposal. Read More
Is the U.S. energy independent?
Since the Iran conflict started gas prices are up over 60% and airline tickets – which reflect the price of jet fuel – have increased an average of near 20%. Read More
