Is the national debt still a big worry?
We don't want to measure it just by the dollar amount because the size of the debt is relative. Read More
NC SPIN Posts by Michael Walden
Is Social Security a Ponzi scheme?
There are serious questions facing Social Security even if it isn't. Read More
Will North Carolina get an MLB team?
Both Charlotte and Raleigh are viable potential sites. The biggest roadblock might be financing a stadium for the team. Read More
Where are we on the inflation battle?
Reducing inflation doesn't mean reducing prices. The battle has not been totally won. Read More
Is it code red for the economy?
The first quarterly GDP report for the year, normally a "yawner," motivated many to declare a "code red" condition for the economy. Read More
Who controls the Federal Reserve?
The creators of the Federal Reserve in the early 20th century wanted the agency to be independent, restricting the President and the Congress from interfering in the Fed’s actions. Read More
What's the end game of the tariff war?
Economic studies have shown companies paying more tariffs will often pass a significant part of the tariff on to buyers of the product. Read More
Can we have it all?
What is the best way of dealing with the reality of opportunity cost and “not having it all”? Read More
Can we make sense and cents about the federal debt?
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) aims to tackle the federal debt by reducing federal spending, yet faces challenges in attaining clarity amidst complex economic terminology and public confusion. Read More
Why is the "R" word back?
With all this somewhat apprehensive news, is a recession a “sure thing” in 2025? Read More
