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The ailing – and failing – American middle class
   September 11, 2014
Mary Newsom
Since the 1970s, the plight of the American middle class has been worsening. UNC Charlotte sociologist Scott Fitzgerald's most recent book details many of the causes and consequences. He'll speak publicly on Sept. 18. An interview. Read more
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Gaston agencies, foundation work with institute to create new online resource
   May 15, 2014

Interactive data dashboards track Gaston County trends in demographics, economy, education, health and quality of life. (Graph: ui.charlotte.edu) Read more
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The ups and downs of Charlotte housing prices
   May 1, 2014

Charlotte never experienced the dramatic housing bubble seen in other places in the country, but the local market is still under its August 2007 peak as measured by the Case-Shiller Index. Explore our data dashboard to see Charlotte's highs and lows compared with places like Atlanta and Denver. (Graphic: UNC Charlotte Urban Institute) Read more
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Smart metros: Charlotte and North Carolina
   March 13, 2014

Charlotte's metro has one of the fastest-growing college-educated populations in the U.S. Where exactly do the educated live in Charlotte? As people with college degrees cluster in metros, what does that mean for rural areas? (Graphic: John Chesser) Read more
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What's in a name? Defining ‘urban’ in the South
   December 16, 2013
Jeff Michael
All three of the UNC Charlotte Urban Institute’s most recent directors came, not from large urban centers, but from small, rural communities. But what we may have lacked in urban sophistication we made up for in our conviction that great metro regions are a healthy mix of urban, suburban and rural communities. (Photo: Nancy Pierce) Read more
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Mecklenburg attitudes reflect improving economy
   October 17, 2013
Chuck McShane
People in Mecklenburg County are feeling the effects of the economic recovery, according to results from the UNC Charlotte Urban Institute’s 2013 Annual Survey. Most people surveyed said their economic situation is getting better, more than at any time since 2010. (Photo: John Chesser) Read more
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Recession in Charlotte, Sun Belt: more people, more poverty
   October 3, 2013

Population growth in Charlotte has always come with plenty of costs, but rising incomes and prosperity were part of the expected returns. Yet during the recent economic downturn, as population growth continued, economic growth sputtered. (Photo: Nancy Pierce) Read more
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For our future: Make Charlotte a welcoming city
   September 5, 2013

We are finally seeing the long-awaited economic recovery slowly build momentum in the Charlotte region. What can we do to better position our area for sustained economic growth and positive change? We must work to actively attract capital, entrepreneurs, and innovators from around the world. (Photo: Mary Newsom) Read more
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N.C. tax reforms: 1921, 1933 and maybe 2013
   May 16, 2013

Benjamin Russo
As N.C. legislators debate whether or how to reform the state’s tax system, it’s worth taking a look at the principles that should underlie any sound taxation system – and at how two key proposals for change stack up against those principles. (Photo: John Chesser) Read more
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N.C. tax plans: The details
   May 16, 2013

Benjamin Russo

Below are more specific details about the differing tax-restructuring proposals from two N.C. senators. Neither proposal is likely to be adopted exactly as presented, because amendments and changes are likely as the measures move through will the N.C. General Assembly.

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