Economics

U.S. Federal Reserve’s imminent decision, national election, other factors create uncertain mix for economy.  In 2025, an important economic question will persist: Will there be a recession? “The recession question is complicated by two issues,” said John Connaughton, UNC Charlotte professor of financial economics. “First, fiscal policy by Congress and the president has continued to […]

Structural change in housing benefits children, interdisciplinary research suggests

Here’s what to watch for, according to UNC Charlotte’s North Carolina Economic Forecast.

Here’s what to watch for, according to UNC Charlotte’s North Carolina Economic Forecast A recession is unlikely in 2024, but the risk of inflation still looms. Consumers who indulged in a spending fling during the second half of the summer fueled economic growth for the North Carolina and U.S. economies, and spending shows signs of […]

Latest North Carolina Economic Forecast indicates what to watch for. Over the past 21 months, the U.S. Federal Reserve has steadily raised interest rates in an effort to cool the economy and stave off inflation. The North Carolina and U.S. economies are showing signs of slowing, although a return of inflation is still not out […]

Here’s what to watch for, according to the latest North Carolina Economic Forecast.

Kelly Vosters studies the tie between quality of education and the location of rental homes

Belk College professor issues the Fourth Quarter North Carolina Economic Forecast

Belk College professor issues the Third Quarter North Carolina Economic Forecast

Belk College Professor Krista Saral says the pandemic has created a major paradigm shift.