You Decide: Did The Chances Of A Recession In 2022 Just Go Up?
By Mike Walden
Recessions are part of the economic cycle. Each economic cycle contains a period of growth – called an expansion – and a...
OP-ED: School Board Continues Silence After Racial Political Attack On First Black Lt. Governor
By Michelle Antoine It is a special time every January when we celebrate the great, late Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King’s tireless...
You Decide: How Deep Is Our Economic Divide?
By Mike Walden
The term “economic divide” is commonly used today. It can refer to several aspects in our economy, such as the economic differences...
OPINION: Democrats’ Expert Challenges Narrative About ‘Fair’ Election Maps
By Mitch Kokai Carolina Journal
You’ve heard the argument from Democratic politicians and their ideological allies:
North Carolina is a purple state, nearly evenly divided...
You Decide: Will 2022 Be A Boom, Bust Or In-Between?
By Mike Walden
Although all the final numbers aren’t in, it appears North Carolina experienced a very good economy in 2021. The rebound from...
On Becoming A Political Advertiser
By John Hood RALEIGH — It’s not personal, it’s just business — or so Facebook assures me.
On this matter, I’m inclined to believe the...
You Decide: Is It Cheaper To Live In North Carolina?
By Dr. Mike Walden
With the inflation rate at forty-year highs, coping with a higher cost-of-living is on our minds. Both households and businesses are...
You Decide: How Has The Economic Pie And Its Slices Changed?
By Dr. Mike Walden
With the holiday season upon us, it is appropriate that pie is on my mind. Incidentally, my favorite is lemon...
You Decide: Can A Wage-Price Spiral Be Avoided?
By Dr. Mike Walden
Who doesn’t like to be paid more? Maybe there are a few workers who are indifferent to their earnings, but I...
You Decide: Will There Be A Permanent Labor Shortage?
By Dr. Mike Walden
One of the surprises of the current economy is the labor shortage. Even though the unemployment rate is higher than it...
