The Federal Reserve’s predicament
Last week, Federal Reserve Chairman indicated the nation's central bank would cut interest rates despite the U.S. economy's strong growth. Assistant editor Harrison Miller offers his views and [...]
Experts share their thoughts on the state of N.C.’s economy
At this month’s round table, our experts discussed the role of tourism in the state’s economy and the challenge of recovering from two hurricanes.
Pain and gain
Pain and gain: Gutted unemployment benefits bolstered the ranks of low-paying companies on our list of largest employers.
The manufacturing myth
The manufacturing myth: The governor wants to rebuild the economy by growing manufacturing. Do the numbers add up?
Deciding which size is the best fit
Free & Clear: In a matter of weeks, the 2014 election cycle will begin with candidates filing for county, state and federal offices. In North Carolina, the stakes couldn't [...]
UNC system does more with less
Free & Clear: The debate between fiscal conservatives and liberals has not been about whether the state should pay for higher education but how - and how much.
North Carolina gets some good news
Free & Clear: To a journalist,” Phil Donahue once observed, “good news is often not news at all.”
Help wanted: jobs creator, a real one
Capital Goods: I read that N.C. State University economist Mike Walden predicts the state’s unemployment rate will drop by 2 percentage points next year.
Getting more than you pay for
Free & Clear: “You get what you pay for” sounds like good advice. Its persuasive appeal explains why so many use it, from helpful grandpas to ambitious [...]