How will a higher minimum wage impact workers?
As with many issues, there is good and bad to raising the minimum wage. Read More
NC SPIN Posts by Michael Walden
What's the real unemployment rate?
It is amazing that something as simple as counting unemployment can be so complicated. Read More
What's the future of retailing
What's the percentage of cyber or online retail buying? 9%, 12.7%, 16.5%, 24.6% o4 31.2% The actual number might surprise you. Read More
Where will the jobs be?
The answer to three questions will help determine our economy in 2021. Read More
Will these seven predictions come true in 2021?
As 2020 comes to an end we typically look ahead to the coming year. Economist Mike Walden has some good predictions for North Carolina. Read More
Can we begin to close the urban/rural divide in 2021?
Mechanization and technology created the divide years ago. Has the pandemic permanently changed that gap? Read More
NCSU INDEX OF NORTH CAROLINA LEADING ECONOMIC INDICATORS
The index hasn't returned to the pre-pandemic levels but does suggest that future economic growth is positive. Read More
Are there answers to our worrying questions?
Four questions being frequently asked could help answer some of North Carolina's economic questions. Read More
Why can't economists agree?
There are many reasons why different economists can reach different conclusions. Read More
Can we agree on some tax concepts?
Often the subject of taxes is part of political debates and ads, but they don't usually teach about tax concepts and how they work. Read More
