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18179
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Many of the problems faced by North Carolina local governments in recent history have resulted either directly or indirectly from nation-wide economic developments. Urbanization and demand for services, along with post war prosperity and industrialization have presented both new opportunities and new problems.
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Popular Government (NoCar JK 4101 P6), Vol. 40 Issue 1, Summer 1974, p4-8, f
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18510
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Statistics concerning demographics, employment and income are compared through the 1970s. Patterns emerging from this data include decrease in agricultural and industrial jobs and slow population growth compared to national averages. Positive trends spotted in the information include increase in nonmanufacturing jobs and a rise in personal income.
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Popular Government (NoCar JK 4101 P6), Vol. 47 Issue 2, Fall 1981, p36-40
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21726
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Statistics point toward faster economic growth for the North Carolina in 2014. Business North Carolina recently gathered a panel of business executives and state leaders to share their expectations for the coming year. The transcript has been edited for brevity and clarity.
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26975
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The Triangle has grown in affluence over the past five years, and there is an increasing gap in our shifting economy between the prosperous and the impoverished. A wave of newcomers have flooded and fueled the Triangle’s economy, but others lack the resources and skills needed to get the good jobs in the expanding labor market.
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Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 6 Issue 6, Mar 24-Apr 6 1988, p24-26, por Periodical Website
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27219
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It's been about a decade since home prices peaked just before the housing catastrophe that nearly destroyed the American economy. In aggregate, the housing market has bounced back. Raleigh and Durham-Chapel Hill are doing well overall, but a closer look shows that home values in downtown Durham have risen more than anywhere else in the Triangle.
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27370
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Against conventional wisdom, the Triangle area is not “recession proof” and is feeling the effects of the national recession. Local merchants, economists, and real-estate experts have shared some of the most concerning problems facing the area. The job picture for 1991 is predicted to be flat at best, the real-estate market is suffering and will struggle to rebound to former highs, and this recession could be worse than the 1982 recession.
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Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 9 Issue 3, Jan. 16-22 1991, p10-11 Periodical Website
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27412
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The state will cut 400 million dollars from its budget for the fiscal year and almost half will be cut from education. Meanwhile, the highway construction package will receive zero cuts and will cost 9.2 billion dollars. Money could be shifted from the highway fund to prevent cuts in education which provide a greater return on investment than does building roads. NC legislators are unlikely to do this as lobbying is strong, but cutting education spending will likely hurt the students of NC.
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Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 9 Issue 19, May 8-14 1991, p5-6 Periodical Website
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27421
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Bankruptcies are on the rise during the national recession. NC ranked 10th in the percentage increase in the US between 1989 and 1990. A typical day in the US Bankruptcy Court in Raleigh sees approximately 100 cases a day. Paul and Kathy Oakley, victims of bankruptcy, and John Orcutt, a Raleigh bankruptcy attorney, are interviewed about their experiences with bankruptcy.
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Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 9 Issue 22, May 29 - June 4 1991, p6-7 Periodical Website
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27466
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To promote the next economic “boom” in NC, the state needs to grow its own jobs instead of focusing on attracting out-of-town companies. This growth would be slower, steadier, and better for local entrepreneurs. Startups would be more likely to succeed and entrepreneurs thrive if the state reconsiders its priorities.
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Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 8 Issue 24, July 4-10 1990, p7-10 Periodical Website
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27499
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North Carolina has undergone an economic transformation over the last 20 years. Strip malls and jobs in the service industry have overtaken industrial jobs as the employers in the state. Many people have been forced to accept jobs that make them work longer hours for lower wages and fewer benefits. With the recession and the reduced cost of manufacturing outside the US, NC factories are cutting back more. A call to organize is being heard by many to try to protect the jobs that are left.
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Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 8 Issue 42, October 17-23 1990, p11 Periodical Website
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29363
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Despite the 1990s being a decade of economic shakedowns, some of North Carolina's core industries--textiles, furniture, and other heavy manufacturing--are adjusting to the new economic reality. Taking advantage of global partnerships and technological advances are keeping these industries running successfully.
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NC Magazine (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 49 Issue 11, November 1991, p20-22, por
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30220
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North Carolina ranks 44th in the United States in per capita income. Sources of income that lead to the low percentage of income are mainly manufacturing and agriculture. Additionally, an unbalanced economy exists in the state where over 50% of the employment and over 50% of the wages is in only ten counties.
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30328
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The North Carolina economy is starting to show signs of recovery, particularly in the manufacturing sector. Bank profitability and investment issues have improved. Employment rates, however, continue to decline and the state expects a budget shortfall this year.
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Carolina Banker (HG 2153 N8 C66), Vol. 90 Issue 1, Spring 2011, p7-8, il, por
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30341
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Pat McCrory, the 2012 Republican candidate for North Carolina Governor, is a nationally recognized leader in economic, transportation, and homeland security issues. In an interview, McCrory discusses the state’s economic conditions, community banking system, community colleges, energy efficiency, and his overall vision for North Carolina.
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Carolina Banker (HG 2153 N8 C66), Vol. 91 Issue 1, Spring 2012, p26-27, por
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30366
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Walter Dalton, the 2012 Democratic candidate for North Carolina Governor, is the current Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina. In an interview, Dalton discusses the state’s community banking system, public and private partnerships with the military, community colleges and technical institutes, and demand for clean energy. Dalton also discusses his vision for North Carolina’s economy and workforce.
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Carolina Banker (HG 2153 N8 C66), Vol. 91 Issue 2, Summer 2012, p32-33, por