Stories From Aug 2018
Economic Perspective: Costs of the Trade War
With all the talk of a trade war with China, what are the impacts for consumers in the U.S.?
Economic Perspective: Advanced Manufacturing Industries
Manufacturing continues to expand and incorporate new fields. What could the future look like?
Beghin Recognized as AAEA Fellow
Dr. John Beghin was elected as a Fellow of the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association on August 6th, 2018.
Student Spotlight: Committed to Managing Natural Resources
Travel that took her to national parks and forests in the western United States spurred Laura Villegas Ortiz to learn more about environmental policy. As an NC State graduate student, she's gaining an interdisciplinary education as she works to better understand the impact that environmental legislation can have on communities.
The Fate of Industrial Hemp in the 2018 Farm Bill
Industrial hemp in NC is a hot topic! Read Dr. Marne Coit's analysis of the laws on production.
CoastLine: Trade War, Nuisance Lawsuits, Rain Pummel NC Farmers
Thomas Grennes interviewed with WHQR about the effects of the "trade war" on NC Farmers.
You Decide: Should the Fed Be Raising Interest Rates?
The Federal Reserve recently hiked the interest rate. They do so in accordance with what they see happening in the economy. What are the implications of the move, and how does it play into their mission?
Student Spotlight: “I Want to Be Part of the Solution”
ABM senior Luke Stancil believes that every child deserves a quality education. That's why he donated $500 in books to his second grade teacher. And from that single gift, he has created the JOCO Reads Foundation.