Stories From Jun 2017
The Hollowing-Out of North Carolina’s Labor Market
Dr. Mike Walden’s research in Studies in the North Carolina Economy explains how hollowing-out in North Carolina’s labor market has occurred to a greater degree than in the national economy. Dr. Walden’s research also focuses on our state’s changes in labor […]
NCSU Index of North Carolina Leading Economic Indicators for June 2017
ARE economist Mike Walden just released his NCSU Index of North Carolina Leading Economic Indicators for June 2017. The Index rose 1.7% in May from its reading in April, and was led by a strong gain in building permits and […]
Dr. Tom Vukina Attends International Food Marketing Research Symposium in Dubrovnik
Dr. Tom Vukina recently attended the International Food Marketing Research Symposium in Dubrovnik, Croatia from June 14th-16th to present his paper entitled, “Substitutability between Organic and Conventional Poultry Products and Organic Price Premiums.” The symposium was organized by the Institute […]
ARE Economist Published in the Wall Street Journal on Repealing the Jones Act
Dr. Thomas Grennes, ARE Economist, discussed the repeal of the Jones Act, which has been published in the Wall Street Journal.
Agricultural Institute Student, Dane Lewis, Attends SEALS Program
Agricultural Institute student, Dane Lewis, recently attended the Clemson University’s Southeast Agricultural Lenders School (SEALS) during the end of May. At SEALS, they focus on assuring their students acquire the knowledge and skill set to “thrive a quickly shifting, volatile […]
Scott Cravens, IT Administrator, Retiring After 28 Years
Scott Cravens, IT Administrator for the ARE Department, is retiring after working at NC State University for 28 years! A West Virginia native, Scott has a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from Marshall University as well as a Bachelor’s Degree […]