economics

Aug 3, 2023

Nathan Goldman on Apple Coming to North Carolina

Nathan Goldman analyzes the financial and economic impact of high profile businesses migrating to North Carolina.

Jul 11, 2023

Is Guaranteed Retirement Income a Thing of the Past?

Melinda Morrill, Poole College professor of economics, discusses how defined benefit pension plans are still predominantly available for educators.

Jun 21, 2023

Eileen Taylor and Steve Allen Say ‘Middle Housing’ Won’t Work in Raleigh

Poole College professors Eileen Taylor and Steve Allen discuss how Raleigh city council’s ‘missing middle’ plan won’t solve the city’s shortage of affordable housing.

two adult Ukrainian refugees stand by a roadside. One of them is holding a child. The road signs tell you that the scene is inside the European Union.

Jun 12, 2023

Ukraine Refugees Could Boost Europe’s GDP

The influx of Ukrainian refugees across Europe will improve long-term GDP for European countries that invest in infrastructure and other capital improvements.

Jun 9, 2023

Is Recession on the Horizon? Ayse Dur Offers a History of Economic Downturns

Ayse Dur, assistant professor of economics at Poole College, weighs in on the history of recessions in the U.S. and the current threat of downturn facing our economy.

May 11, 2023

Do “Missing Middle” Policies Increase Housing Affordability?

Poole College Professors Eileen Taylor and Steve Allen examine the complexities of denser housing development as a strategy for making housing more affordable in North Carolina's Triangle region.

Jul 1, 2022

Barry Goodwin’s Study Shows the Economic Implications of California’s Bacon Law

Barry Goodwin, professor of economics, shares his findings on the economic implications of the "bacon law."