Economy

    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...

    John Hood: More Freedom Means More Progress

    By John Hood as appearing in NC Political News North Carolina has one of the freest economies on the continent — a fact that augers...

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