Economic Perspective

What's the difference between a recession and a depression, and how are they defined?

There are a few tactics being discusses as to how the government can respond to the coronavirus. What are they, and what are their implications?

Vehicles can take one of the largest bites out of a households budget. What's the current status of vehicle finances in the country?

When calculating inflation, how does one account for increases in product quality that affect the product's price?

The automobile has always been a staple of every day life in our country, but does recent data show we're driving less? If so, how could this impact the future?

What should people be looking for when trying to start a business?

With some of the data from 2019 coming in, how popular were certain states in regards to how many people moved into and out of them.

The federal government released the latest measures for economic growth in the states. How did North Carolina stack up?

Talks of a recession in 2020 have seemed to ease recently. What factors could play into this?

There been recent changes to how retirement savings plans can be handled. What are those changes, and what effects can they have in the future?

The federal government recently released information at the county level for gross domestic product since the Great Recession. How do some of North Carolina's counties stack up?

Are there some new methods that businesses are using to keep their employees?

Cost of living gets thrown around a lot, but can that vary within a state as well as across the country?

With 2019 coming to a close, how did North Carolina's economy perform this past year?

The individual benefits of exercise have been documented, but are there economic benefits to regular exercise?

Mini cities are popping up across the country, and even some in North Carolina. What does this concept entail?

The manufacturing sector has long been a leading indicator for economic health, but is that still the case?

The holiday season is fast approaching. What does the spending outlook for the season look like?

Do we know who is paying for the tariffs in the trade war?

Interest rates have been low in recent years. What factors need to be considered when thinking about the lower inflation rate?