NC State Economist
NC State Economist: The 1997 Moratorium on Construction or Expansion of Swine Farms: A Tale of Unintended Consequences
The state of North Carolina, determined to curb the negative environmental impacts of the rapidly expanding hog industry, passed new regulations.
NC State Economist: 2023 Economic Outlook: Soft or Hard Landing?
2023 will be a year of economic challenge, but also an opportunity for policy success.
NC State Economist: The Christmas Tree Industry in North Carolina: Characteristics and Challenges Ahead
Due to their widespread popularity, natural Christmas tree production is an important industry that makes sizable contributions to the rural economies in which trees are grown in the United States.
NC State Economist: Cost of Animal Welfare Regulation, Ballot Initiatives, and the Vote-Buy Gap
Professor Tom Vukina discusses the current state of animal welfare legislation, specifically California's “Proposition 12,” which completely bans selling eggs produced in any type of cages.
NC State Economist: The Economics of the Emerging PFAS Problem
Iain Burnett and Assistant Professor Eric Edwards discuss the societal benefits and costs of PFAS, and consider the future of their use and mitigation.
2022 Economic Outlook: Moving Toward the Next, New North Carolina
The big questions are, will the good news continue in 2022, and is the stage being set for the next new North Carolina?
NC State Economist: An Update on North Carolina Solar Development and Decommission Policy
A look at the current solar energy capabilities in NC and the plan for decommission.
NC State Economist: An Update on North Carolina Solar Development and Decommission Policy
Take a look at the current solar energy capabilities in North Carolina and the developing plan for decommission and disposal that will be needed in the coming years.
The H-2A Visa Program: Addressing Farm Labor Scarcity in North Carolina
An improved H-2A program is essential for the future of agriculture in North Carolina and its rural communities.
The Contribution of Wild-Caught Seafood to NC’s Economy
New research has found that North Carolina's wild-caught commercial seafood industry provides 5,500 jobs and nearly $300 million to the state's gross domestic product.