What can egg prices teach us about the economy?
Our state ranks fourth in the country for egg production. Read More
Our state ranks fourth in the country for egg production. Read More
North Carolina's economy has been remade around the Big 5 sectors: technology, pharmaceuticals, food processing, transportation production, and banking. Read More
Because of foreign competition the importance of manufacturing began to subside in the 20th century. Read More
‘getMy parents’ definition for getting ahead was not getting rich, but meant earning enough to support yourself and dependents without substantial debt. Read More
Many federal programs don’t have easily measured objectives, making it more difficult to judge efficiency and effectiveness. Read More
Tariffs are a fee – some call them a tax – the federal government charges on a product or service imported from another country. Read More
Prices don't generally fall in good times. They typically decline in bad times. Read More
Just as there are key measurements for an annual medical checkup there are key measurements for the economy. Read More
We've seen threats to Social Security before. In the past solutions included the increase in Social Security tax rates and an increase in the age for receiving full Social Security benefits. Read More
Traditionally, economic growth centered in urban areas of our state but there are signs of new economic development in other areas. Read More