Where will the jobs be?
The answer to three questions will help determine our economy in 2021. Read More
NC SPIN Posts by Michael Walden
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
Will the virus improve our economic development?
North Carolina's performance during the pandemic ranks us 31st among the 50 states in death rates per 100,000 people. Read More
Recession, recovery or something else?
What's happening with North Carolina's economy? Is it a V or K or what? Read More
Will the Fed's new policy cause higher inflation?
The Federal Reserve is not a flashy organization and few pay attention to it. But a new policy bears watching. Read More
