Economy

    Berger Says NC’s Economic Transformation ‘Didn’t Happen by Accident,’ Eyes More Growth Amid Population Surge

    By Brianna Kraemer for The Carolina Journal North Carolina Senate President Phil Berger recently underscored the state’s significant economic transformation over the past decade and...

    NC’s Decade of Progress in Poverty Reduction

    By Maggie Smith for the North Carolina Department of Commerce Introduction Understanding poverty trends is essential for assessing economic well-being and identifying areas where additional support...

    What is the Status of North Carolina Manufacturing?

    By Mike Walden, William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor Emeritus at North Carolina State University Manufacturing has a special place in our economy and is something...

    Small Business Optimism Surges, Reaches Six-Year High Following November’s Election Results

    From the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Research Foundation The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose by 3.4 points in December to 105.1, the...

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