Commentary/Opinion
You Decide: What Do Interest Rates Tell Us?
By Mike Walden We have a love-hate relationship with interest rates, especially in terms of their level. Investors in interest-paying…
You Decide: Which Dominates, Bad Or Good Economic News?
By Mike Walden Many experts say humans tend to focus on bad news over good news. The logic is that…
You Decide: Is The Outlook Bright For Manufacturing?
By Mike Walden Almost precisely a year ago I wrote a column about manufacturing. I reviewed the facts about manufacturing…
Opinion: Washington Won’t Fix Health Care
By John Hood RALEIGH — North Carolina’s Medicaid program will expand on December 1 to offer fully subsidized health plans…
Opinion: Living In North Carolina Still A Bargain
By John Hood RALEIGH — Decades ago, when I moved back to North Carolina from the nation’s capital, my rent…
You Decide: How Can Homeowners Cope With High Interest Rates?
By Mike Walden One of the busiest times of my career as a faculty member at North Carolina State University…
Opinion Disguised As News Should Prompt The Question ‘Says Who?’
By Mitch Kokai A recent scan of North Carolina news headlines prompted a couple of major “says who?” moments for…
Opinion: College Rankings Reveal Awkward Truths
By John Hood RALEIGH — College and university rankings are a Massive Deal, as Regina George might say — and…
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…
Opinion: Dante And Another School Year: A Teacher’s Reflection
By: John Cabascango Once again, the school year begins, with busy schedules, and a process that is part of what…
