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Looking Ahead to Farm School

March 2018

Aerial view of downtown Raleigh.

Mar 12, 2018

You Decide: Will the National Debt Sink Us?

There are many questions associated with the national debt, including why it continues to rise, whether each of us will ever receive a bill for our share, if the debt needs to be repaid and what its true cost is. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Mar 12, 2018

Economic Perspective: Costs of Filing Taxes

It’s tax time again so many households as well as tax accountants will be spending hours compiling tax information. 
Belltower and downtown Raleigh to the east of campus.

Mar 2, 2018

You Decide: Will a Direct Flight to China Boost the State Economy?

With talk of nonstop flights connecting North Carolina and China coming in the future, what impacts could such an arrangement hold for the state? 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Mar 2, 2018

Economic Perspective: Why the Fed Wants Inflation?

For many years the Federal Reserve has worried the inflation rate has been too low. Why would they want prices to rise faster? 
Downtown Raleigh, east of campus.

Mar 2, 2018

You Decide: Will the National Debt Sink Us?

There are many questions when it comes to the national debt. NC State economist Dr. Mike Walden addresses some of the questions he hears the most. 
Woman standing in front of the door to her farm store.

Mar 1, 2018

Looking Ahead to Farm School

Designed for aspiring farmers, the North Carolina Farm School attracts people from all walks of life, including experienced farmers like Miriam Lewis who want to learn about the business side of agriculture.