The Unseen Workforce: How Immigration Enforcement Could Shake the U.S. Economy

Jul 29, 2025

The Unseen Workforce: How Immigration Enforcement Could Shake the U.S. Economy

Gutierrez-Li examines how immigration enforcement policies may influence the labor supply, production costs and overall economic performance of key U.S. industries.

Jul 25, 2025

You Decide: Should You Be a Buyer or Seller of the Economy?

With the year more than halfway through, NC State economist Mike Walden takes stock of the economy and looks at whether households and businesses should be buyers or sellers of the economy.

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Jul 17, 2025

Monks Named Associate Dean and Director of NC State Extension

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has named David Monks, a respected CALS administrator, researcher and longtime Extension advocate, as associate dean and director of NC State Extension, effective Aug. 1.

Jul 16, 2025

Digging Into Dutch Agriculture

The ARE course, Netherlands: Horticulture, Floriculture, Culture and Seeds gave students first hand exposure to some of the most advanced and sustainable farming practices in the world.

Jul 11, 2025

NC Green Industry Grows Economic Impact

With an economic impact of $15.8 billion, North Carolina’s green industry is thriving, according to a new report by NC State researchers.

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Jun 27, 2025

Is Social Security Secure?

By Mike Walden Recently, one of my relatives contacted me, and there was desperation in her voice. Immediately, I worried it was about a health issue for her or another…

Jun 26, 2025

Camp Resources Returns to Asheville Aug. 3–5

Geared toward Ph.D. students and early-career professionals, Camp Resources offers a unique opportunity to present research in a supportive setting.

Jun 17, 2025

Yield and Profit Impacts of Planting Non-Bt Corn Refuge in North Carolina

In this edition of the NC State Economist, the authors examine the potential yield and profit impacts of planting non-Bt corn refuge to slow pest resistance to Bt crops.

Jun 13, 2025

You Decide: Will North Carolina Get an MLB Team?

NC State economist Mike Walden weighs the viability of North Carolina getting an MLB team and the potential economic impacts that would follow.

Jun 11, 2025

Study Develops Optimal Cover Crop Adoption Thresholds

New model can help farmers decide whether or not cover crops can be a worthwhile investment.

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