Economic Perspective

Inflation averages the price gains in all products and services, but are there key differences among the rates for specific buying categories?

Why does the U.S. still import foreign oil if it is producing its own?

Society often groups people by generations based on the year they were born, but how meaningful of a concept are generations?

Traditionally, the length of time for bonds caps out at 30 years, but are there talks of extending some bonds to 100 years?

What do businesses worry about, and how could those worries affect the direction of the economy?

Buying by households accounts of 70 percent of all spending.e Are there any major trends in consumer spending?

Are there any economic impacts with the trend of young people delaying marriage?

How does the latest interest rate cut effect consumers?

The popular adage "last hired, first fired" speaks to the hiring cycle in businesses, but does this apply equally across all levels?

Spending on infrastructure in the U.S. has been on the decline. When did this trend start, and why is investing in infrastructure important?

Now that we're halfway through 2019, NC State University economist Mike Walden provides a mid-year update on the economy.

A new ranking of the states' attractiveness to businesses was released. What criteria was used, and where did North Carolina fall?

The United States left the gold standard in the 1970s. What is the gold standard, and what are the advantages of being on or off of it?

Some states have implemented "rainy day" funds to help during recessions. Is this something that should be implemented on the national level?

Cities were declining the 1960s and 1970s, but they've seen a turn around. What sparked this?

The housing market has cooled a little in recent months. What could this be signaling?

Does moving to a big city in search of higher paying jobs and greater opportunities always pay off?

The modern workplace is changing from what the traditional sense. What's behind these changes?

Is there a formula for getting rich? NC State University economist Mike Walden discusses some new research on the matter.

What economic impact can casinos have when introduced to small towns?