Research
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 […]
The science of silence: When saying ‘Sorry’ backfires
New research from UNC Charlotte’s Belk College finds that apologizing for minor service failures can hurt revenue — and what companies should do instead.
Belk College scholar soars with curiosity, drive
Michael-Paul James is an impressive UNC Charlotte academic, earning four master’s degrees in five years and most recently a doctorate, while teaching and conducting research in the Belk College of Business.
Affordable housing is critically scarce, even with improved supply
Charlotte’s rapid growth has created persistent, strong demand for housing. While supply has started to catch up with demand, and income growth has helped, affordable housing has hovered out of reach for many in the region, according to the State of Housing in Charlotte 2025 report. “Rapid growth inevitably leads to persistent and strong demand […]
UNC Charlotte MBA candidate delivers insights for entrepreneurial technology companies
Throughout the academic year, Kudzai Mtasa applies what he’s learned in Charlotte MBA courses and his global business acumen to guide other students as a graduate assistant with Niner Finances. Meanwhile, this summer he tapped into his expertise to advise two early-stage technology companies, as one of 17 MBA students chosen statewide for an internship […]
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 […]
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 […]
Research offers new findings in effort to improve availability of kidneys for transplantation
UNC Charlotte microeconomist Glenn Dutcher and colleagues investigate why clinicians at transplant centers decide whether to accept or decline kidneys offered for organ tramsplants.
Historic flooding highlights need for risk management, new ideas on insurance
As Marshall Presbyterian Church recovers from Hurricane Helene, UNC Charlotte risk management experts weigh in on new ideas for risk management and insurance.