You Decide: Can Homeownership Be Made More Affordable?

Mar 22, 2024

You Decide: Can Homeownership Be Made More Affordable?

With the rising cost of housing, homeownership has become harder to achieve for many Americans. Economist Mike Walden weighs whether lower interest rates, selective locations or affordable housing initiatives are the best path forward.

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Mar 18, 2024

New Technique Helps AI Tell When Humans Are Lying

The technique was developed for use in contexts when humans have an economic incentive to lie, such as applying for a mortgage.

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Mar 8, 2024

You Decide: What Are the Key Challenges for North Carolina’s Future?

Economist Mike Walden outlines some of the challenges that lie ahead for North Carolina as a growing state grappling to define future needs.

Mar 6, 2024

New “ARE Talks” Series Kicks off With Real Estate Panel

Sponsored by the Office of Student Mentoring and the Agricultural Entrepreneurship program, the first topic, "Real Estate in 2024," explored pressing issues in real estate and affordable housing.

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Mar 5, 2024

Exploring the Emergence of Environmental Economics

Spencer Banzhaf, director of the Center for Environmental and Resource Economics Policy, looks at the intersection of economics and the environment in his new book, Pricing the Priceless.

Feb 23, 2024

You Decide: Has the State Labor Market Changed Since COVID?

Have there been significant changes to the North Carolina labor market since 2020?

Feb 19, 2024

NC State Economist: Economic Outlook for 2024

Hugh C. Kiger Distinguished Professor Jeffrey Dorfman recaps the economy in 2023 and predicts economic trends for the upcoming year.

Feb 16, 2024

No Big Changes in 2024 Plantings, Returns or Input Prices

Southeast Farm Press reports on Dorfman's outlook presentation at the Southern Farm Show Ag Development Forum on Feb. 1.

Feb 15, 2024

What Is the TN Visa Program?

Gutierrez-Li discusses a visa avenue that allows citizens of Mexico and Canada to work temporarily in the United States.

Feb 14, 2024

Michael Greenstone To Give Annual CEnREP Lecture

The address, "The Economics of the Global Climate Challenge," takes place on Feb. 20, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. and is open to all.

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