Economics
North Carolina Economic Forum to honor John Connaughton, introduce Economic Impact Center
September 23rd event will bring together national and local economists to discuss the state and U.S. outlook The UNC Charlotte Belk College of Business will host the North Carolina Economic Forum on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, at The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City. The event will bring together national and local economists for […]
Belk College research reveals a hidden challenge in remote teams
A new study from UNC Charlotte economists Glenn Dutcher and Krista Saral finds that expectations about teammates’ locations can shape team effort, even when individual output remains comparable. Across Charlotte, employers continue to reconsider where and how their teams work. Some have increased in-office requirements, while others continue to offer regular remote flexibility. New research […]
State’s economy sets steady pace, even as uncertainty persists
North Carolina’s economy is closing out the year with steady momentum, driven by solid numbers in nine of the state’s 15 economic sectors. The state’s outlook for 2026 also looks positive, with the state’s Gross Domestic Product projected to increase by 3.0% and employment to grow by 1.6%. This assessment comes from the latest North […]
Communities must build resilience to survive economic shocks, Charlotte and Irish experts say
Pandemics, financial crises, policy shifts and other economic shocks can rattle even the strongest economies, but a focus on resilience can soften the blow. This is a key takeaway from a “Strengthening Economic Resilience” panel last week with academic, business and policy experts from the Belk College of Business, the Charlotte region and Ireland. The […]
UNC Charlotte forecast reveals state economy faces mixed outlook with continued growth, lingering challenges
North Carolina’s economy is projected to see sustained growth through the rest of 2025 and into 2026, but businesses should prepare for uncertainties from federal policy decisions and the state’s recovery from Hurricane Helene. This outlook comes from the latest North Carolina Economic Forecast published by the UNC Charlotte Belk College of Business. North Carolina’s […]
Business Niner builds foundation for finance career
Since she was 16, Abby Gordon ’25 has worked at Cannon Pharmacy in Kannapolis, juggling her shifts with high school classes and college courses at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College and UNC Charlotte. As she graduates from Charlotte in August with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree, Gordon leaves with confidence, connections and the knowledge […]
While North Carolina economy is expected to grow, factors add uncertainty, Belk College analysis finds
UNC Charlotte’s North Carolina Economic Forecast offers practical, trusted analysis North Carolina’s economy is projected to see continued growth in 2025, with 2.7% increase in real — inflation adjusted — Gross Domestic Product expected, for the fifth full year of growth since COVID-19. The biggest increases in new jobs are anticipated in information, educational and […]
Uncertainty adds complexity to economic outlook, Belk College analysis finds
UNC Charlotte’s North Carolina Economic Forecast offers practical, trusted analysis
Fourth Quarter 2024 North Carolina Economic Forecast
UNC Charlotte’s North Carolina Economic Forecast offers practical, trusted research.
The Whys of Economics
M.S. in Economics Student Ambassador Tanner Hardy ’24 sat down with Clinical Assistant Professor Sebastian Wai to discuss the positives of pursuing a graduate degree in Economics.