You Decide: Can Economics Help You Survive 2023?
By Mike Walden
2023 will be a challenging year for the economy. We’re starting the year with the ongoing problem of high inflation. Although...
You Decide: Is Higher Education Facing A Reset?
By Mike Walden
I spent all of my professional career – totaling 43 years – in higher education. When I joined the faculty of...
NC Cities Should Pass Israel/Hamas Resolution, But Not The One Protesters Want
By David Larson Carolina Journal Even though the war between Israel and Hamas is half a world away, it has managed to be...
Opinion: Cities Must Clear Out Homeless Camps
By John Hood RALEIGH — Which major urban area in America experienced the largest decline in homelessness last year? According to a recent analysis...
You Decide: How Long Will North Carolina’s Recovery Take?
By Dr. Mike Walden
I usually pepper my public presentations with some humor. After all, even I know economics can be a rather dull and dry...
State Reserves May Not Be Enough
By JOHN HOOD
RALEIGH — North Carolina’s state government began its 2020-21 fiscal year with $1.5 billion in cash left over from last year plus...
You Decide: Why Can’t Economists Agree?
By Dr. Mike Walden
There’s an old joke that says if ten economists are lined up and asked their forecasts for next year, there will...
You Decide: Where Will The Jobs Be?
By Dr. Mike Walden
The overwhelming economic concern for a majority of individuals is jobs. There are two elements to this concern: will there be...
Picking Winners Is For Losers
By JOHN HOODRALEIGH — When it comes to giving out business incentives, you won’t find North Carolina at the top of the list. Don’t...
Resist The Temptation To Coerce
By John Hood
RALEIGH — The problem with freedom is that other people may do things that trouble, annoy, or even anger you. In...
