Algenon Cash, Managing Director of Wharton Gladden & Company, recently authored an op-ed in Carolina Journal examining the implications of North Carolina’s rapid economic growth and the importance of thoughtful policy to sustain and amplify that growth.
In the piece, Cash argues that while strong expansion in jobs, investment, and business activity is a positive indicator, it also highlights the need for aligned policy frameworks that support infrastructure, workforce development, housing supply, and capital access. He emphasizes that growth without strategic policy can create bottlenecks that slow momentum and strain productivity.
Drawing on experience in economic strategy, capital markets, and regional development, Cash encourages leaders in both the public and private sectors to focus on policies that catalyze long-term competitiveness, reduce structural barriers, and expand opportunities for businesses and workers alike.
Wharton Gladden contributes to informed public dialogue on economic and market issues as part of its broader commitment to disciplined analysis, long-term value creation, and strategic decision-making.
Read the full op-ed in the Carolina Journal
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Attribution
Originally published as an op-ed in the Carolina Journal.
