Paul Carton

Vice President of Research, ChangeWave

Paul Carton, Ph.D., is Vice President of Research at ChangeWave Research. Dr. Carton co-founded the ChangeWave Research operation in 2000 and oversees all of its components, including data analysis and research report writing. Dr. Carton has an extensive background in online survey research and the development of Internet research communities.

Prior to joining ChangeWave Research in 2000, he worked as a survey researcher and consultant for the Boston-based firm of Marttila and Kiley, Inc. He was also Vice President of Research and Management Systems Inc., where he helped develop some of the first Internet communities for research and education in the US.

Dr. Carton’s research has been published in a wide range of journals and publications including Nieman Reports (Cambridge, Massachusetts: The Nieman Foundation at Harvard University), Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies (Washington, DC) and Future Choices, (Washington, DC: Youth Policy Institute) — along with hundreds of news media publications.

He holds a Ph.D. in Policy Analysis from the School of Management, State University of New York at Buffalo.

Recent Articles

Massive Breakdown in Consumer Spending

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave

If you think October was bad for U.S. retailers, wait till you see what's in store for November. ChangeWave's latest consumer spending survey shows yet another giant downturn in U.S. consumer spending going forward. The survey of 2,763 U.S. consumers focused on spending patterns for the next 90 days, including the holiday season. Here's what we found.

Consumer Shock: Spending Takes a Big Turn for the Worse

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave

The financial events of the past few weeks have led to a reflexive recoiling on the part of U.S. consumers. The latest ChangeWave consumer survey—conducted…

Doctors Report a Slowdown in Medical Spending

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave

The tentacles of the economic slowdown are spreading. According to ChangeWave's latest healthcare survey, the medical industry is now seeing a deceleration in patient spending.…

ChangeWave Hits the Mark on Consumer Spending

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave

We have some good news...and we have some bad news regarding consumer spending. Which one do you want first? Either way, our proprietary research proves we were right.

Apple’s 3G Boosts Grim Corporate IT Outlook

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave

First, the bad news: The downturn in the U.S. economy is far from over. ChangeWave's latest IT purchasing survey shows an even greater pullback occurring in corporate spending. But, there is a bright spot...

How to Profit from Out-of-Control Inflation

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave

A recent ChangeWave survey pointed to yet another clear downturn in U.S. consumer spending. So what's to blame for the weak outlook? The chief culprits are skyrocketing inflation and high energy costs. But, even with all this gloom, there are still winning stocks for your portfolio.

Motorola Beaten Down by Apple iPhone

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave

There's no question that Motorola (MOT) has taken a huge hit from the Apple (AAPL) iPhone's success. But is there any hope of a turnaround for the beleaguered company? ChangeWave has been tracking Motorola's decline and the latest survey results are in.

Apple Ups the Ante With 3G iPhone

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave

Our latest ChangeWave survey shows the next-generation iPhone is having a tsunami-like impact on the smart-phone market. But hold on...market leader Research In Motion hasn't taken this latest salvo lying down. Read on to find out what they're planning to combat the Apple onslaught.

Sprint Feels the Pain

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave

Sprint (S) has been a perennial loser in ChangeWave cell phone surveys over the past few years. When we first began tracking Sprint, their stock price was over $20. Since then, it fell to a low of about $5.50 in March and has just recently experienced an uptick. But is this uptick based on reality, or is it just a head-fake?

World Takeover By Wal-Mart and Costco

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave

All year, Wal-Mart (WMT) and Costco (COST) have remained two shining bright spots in an otherwise beleaguered retail industry. But will these two companies continue their good times, or will the spending crunch catch them by surprise? Find out

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