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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
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
 
North Carolina, among many other states, are in a tizzy trying to land the reported “second headquarters” of Amazon
North Carolina, among many other states, are in a tizzy trying to land the reported “second headquarters” of Amazon
 
There are many different ideas about the best way to increase the growth of North Carolina's economy
There are many different ideas about the best way to increase the growth of North Carolina's economy
 
North Carolina's labor market ended 2016 on a strong note. Total employment in the state hit 4,360,200 jobs in December, up two percent from the December 2015 figure
North Carolina's labor market ended 2016 on a strong note. Total employment in the state hit 4,360,200 jobs in December, up two percent from the December 2015 figure
 
Although the debate about education policy is robust, complicated, and sometimes vitriolic, there is actually broad agreement about the bottom line
Although the debate about education policy is robust, complicated, and sometimes vitriolic, there is actually broad agreement about the bottom line
 
Although the debate about education policy is robust, complicated, and sometimes vitriolic, there is actually broad agreement about the bottom line
Although the debate about education policy is robust, complicated, and sometimes vitriolic, there is actually broad agreement about the bottom line
 
Over the next 12 months, expect to hear a great deal about the "Carolina Comeback." It will be the reelection theme for Gov. Pat McCrory and other Republican leaders.
Over the next 12 months, expect to hear a great deal about the "Carolina Comeback." It will be the reelection theme for Gov. Pat McCrory and other Republican leaders.
 
According to the latest federal statistics, North Carolina's economy is surging and has become one of the nation's pacesetters
According to the latest federal statistics, North Carolina's economy is surging and has become one of the nation's pacesetters
 
If North Carolina's tax burden has no effect on business decisions and the performance of the economy, as left-of-center politicians and editorialists have repeatedly insisted, then why are they so enamored with targeted tax breaks?
If North Carolina's tax burden has no effect on business decisions and the performance of the economy, as left-of-center politicians and editorialists have repeatedly insisted, then why are they so enamored with targeted tax breaks?
 
Although I support the tax cuts, budgetary restraint, and other fiscal policies adopted by the North Carolina General Assembly and Gov. Pat McCrory over the past two years, I have repeatedly urged policymakers and commentators alike to avoid making grandiose claims about their immediate effects.
Although I support the tax cuts, budgetary restraint, and other fiscal policies adopted by the North Carolina General Assembly and Gov. Pat McCrory over the past two years, I have repeatedly urged policymakers and commentators alike to avoid making grandiose claims about their immediate effects.
 
Several of my recent columns have addressed the statistical basis of political disputes over education funding, the state budget, and declines in North Carolina’s unemployment rate.
Several of my recent columns have addressed the statistical basis of political disputes over education funding, the state budget, and declines in North Carolina’s unemployment rate.
 
Two weeks after the start of the 2014-15 fiscal year, the North Carolina House and Senate still haven't reached an agreement on adjusting the state budget.
Two weeks after the start of the 2014-15 fiscal year, the North Carolina House and Senate still haven't reached an agreement on adjusting the state budget.
 
Within hours of the announcement last week that two Charlotte-based companies, LPL Financial and The Lash Group, would relocate thousands of jobs across the border to South Carolina, political and civic leaders in Charlotte and Raleigh began pushing the panic button on business incentives...
Within hours of the announcement last week that two Charlotte-based companies, LPL Financial and The Lash Group, would relocate thousands of jobs across the border to South Carolina, political and civic leaders in Charlotte and Raleigh began pushing the panic button on business incentives...
 
As the 2013 legislative session drew to a close, Gov. Pat McCrory and other Republican leaders said their main policy focus had been to improve North Carolina's lackluster economy. They pointed to several enacted bills, including tax cuts and regulatory reform, to show that they hadn't lost this...
As the 2013 legislative session drew to a close, Gov. Pat McCrory and other Republican leaders said their main policy focus had been to improve North Carolina's lackluster economy. They pointed to several enacted bills, including tax cuts and regulatory reform, to show that they hadn't lost this...
 
Don't look now, but North Carolina's long-maligned highway system is showing signs of significant improvement.
Don't look now, but North Carolina's long-maligned highway system is showing signs of significant improvement.
 
Don't look now, but North Carolina's long-maligned highway system is showing signs of significant improvement.
Don't look now, but North Carolina's long-maligned highway system is showing signs of significant improvement.
 
Part of my job involves commissioning, reading, interpreting, and writing about public policy research. As I began researching my 2012 book on North Carolina's economy, Our Best Foot Forward, I found myself reading or re-reading dozens of scholarly studies, published in academic or professional...
Part of my job involves commissioning, reading, interpreting, and writing about public policy research. As I began researching my 2012 book on North Carolina's economy, Our Best Foot Forward, I found myself reading or re-reading dozens of scholarly studies, published in academic or professional...
 
When you hear politicians utter the phrase "economists say," be skeptical. There may well be economists who agree with their particular policy idea. But economists and other social scientists don't speak with one voice. There are many differences of opinion, reflecting differences in assumptions...
When you hear politicians utter the phrase "economists say," be skeptical. There may well be economists who agree with their particular policy idea. But economists and other social scientists don't speak with one voice. There are many differences of opinion, reflecting differences in assumptions...
 
The North Carolina House has officially approved its tax-reform bill. It would create a 5.9 percent flat income tax -- replacing the current rates...
The North Carolina House has officially approved its tax-reform bill. It would create a 5.9 percent flat income tax -- replacing the current rates...
 
Does state tax policy affect state economic growth? Fiscal conservatives tend to say yes. Fiscal liberals tend to say no.
Does state tax policy affect state economic growth? Fiscal conservatives tend to say yes. Fiscal liberals tend to say no.
 
Philanthropic foundations usually do not bear the costs when the ideas they promote turn out to be wrong. Unlike business capital, which can be lost when executives back bad products, foundations lose nothing when their executives back bad ideas.
Philanthropic foundations usually do not bear the costs when the ideas they promote turn out to be wrong. Unlike business capital, which can be lost when executives back bad products, foundations lose nothing when their executives back bad ideas.
 
As you may know, the John Locke Foundation has just published a new book - First in Freedom: Transforming Ideas into Consequences for North Carolina - that proposes a new tax system for our state.
As you may know, the John Locke Foundation has just published a new book - First in Freedom: Transforming Ideas into Consequences for North Carolina - that proposes a new tax system for our state.
 
North Carolina was once a growth champion of the national economy. Between 1981 and 1999, North Carolina's average personal income growth was the 4th fastest in the nation.
North Carolina was once a growth champion of the national economy. Between 1981 and 1999, North Carolina's average personal income growth was the 4th fastest in the nation.
 
A million years ago I did my doctoral dissertation on court cases that dealt with school spending's impact on student achievement.
 
As I have written about before, I have had a lifelong fascination with the arts. I grew up with it. I enjoy music, dance, and drama. My mother was an art teacher. I have written several dozen songs for local musical theater.
As I have written about before, I have had a lifelong fascination with the arts. I grew up with it. I enjoy music, dance, and drama. My mother was an art teacher. I have written several dozen songs for local musical theater.
 
My new book Our Best Foot Forward, which comes out on Monday, analyzes the biggest problems facing North Carolina's economy and offers a 10-point plan for addressing them.
My new book Our Best Foot Forward, which comes out on Monday, analyzes the biggest problems facing North Carolina's economy and offers a 10-point plan for addressing them.
 
Consider these two facts. First, most net job creation in any modern economy comes from new companies, typically small firms that grow quickly.
Consider these two facts. First, most net job creation in any modern economy comes from new companies, typically small firms that grow quickly.
 
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