June 2017

Jun 30, 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.… 

Jun 28, 2017

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… 

Jun 27, 2017

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… 

Jun 14, 2017

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. 

Jun 9, 2017

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… 

Jun 2, 2017

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…