Is it time for a gas mileage tax?
by Mike Walden, NCSU Professor of Economics, May 25, 2018. Two decades ago I wrote an op-ed piece discussing the idea of a mileage tax as a replacement for the gas tax. This was in the days before... Read More
NC Spin Articles
Economy weakens Democrats' case
In North Carolina and across the country, rank-and-file Democrats are counting on a big blue wave to wash over congressional, legislative, and local elections this year, as well as over gubernatorial... Read More
What should North Carolina expect in return for the investment in education?
What do the people of North Carolina expect in return for their investment in public education? Put another way: What does the state of North Carolina expect to get for the revenue that is... Read More
State population growth is slowing
North Carolina continues to be a popular destination for people across the country — and around the world — who are looking for a great place to live, work, invest, rear families, and retire. At... Read More
Legislators taking action on school safety - a short session priority
In addition to the 2018-19 state budget, school safety is a top priority for the 2018 short session. At the conclusion of the long session, Speaker Tim Moore established a House Select Committee on... Read More
Freedom is a growth strategy
When pollsters ask voters to list the issues they care about most, economic concerns usually rank high on the list — even when unemployment rates are relatively low. There’s a stolen base here... Read More
Basnight continues to serve
Former state senate leader Marc Basnight’s restaurant near Manteo evokes two of my favorite things: politics and people coming together for good food. Working on a follow-up to my book, “North... Read More
Is there a solution for the generational clash?
by Mike Walden, NCSU Professor of Economics, May 11, 2018. In several states, teachers are protesting for higher salaries and more support for education, and those protests have come to North Carolina... Read More
Access to quality, affordable health care a matter of life and death
North Carolina ranks 44th in the nation in access to health care. When you consider we have great access in some parts of the state — those close to metropolitan areas and teaching hospitals in... Read More
Housing choices reflect political divide
There is a familiar kind of political argument that goes something like this: “I know we are politically divided. I think that partisanship has its place — but surely there is no need to make... Read More
