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Who Is Returning To The Workforce?
Recently the labor force participation rate has seen a rise, with a greater number of people either holding down a job or actively looking for one. Who is responsible for this improvement?
CALS Honors Extraordinary Alumni
CALS alumni, friends, faculty and staff gathered to celebrate more than two dozen extraordinary alumni at the college’s annual Alumni Awards Ceremony.
You Decide: What Are The Good And Bad In Today’s Economy?
There’s two sides to every story. What are the sides for the economy today? NC State University economist Mike Walden lays out some of the major points in today’s economy so you can decide.
Economic Perspective: Tax Deductions and Charitable Donations
The ability to deduct charitable donations on federal taxes may be affected by potential changes to the tax code. What are the possible outcomes and impacts?
You Decide: Are The Humanities Still Useful In A Tech World?
The question today is how relevant the humanities are to an increasingly technological world. STEM enrollment has seen significantly higher growth compared the humanities since 2000. In our tech-heavy society, will STEM majors flourish while humanities majors flounder?
Economic Perspective: How Are We Doing?
Many households appear to feel stuck economically, and are not seeing their standard of living improving. Do the numbers support this?
AgPack Strong: Leigh Hammond, The Quadruple Threat
CALS alum Leigh Hammond earned degrees from NC State, taught here and is now a benefactor to those following in his footsteps.
You Decide: What Explains Rising College Costs?
New students face many challenges, primary among them being the matter of money. What’s the cause of rising tuitions, and what are the methods for dealing with the issue being discussed?
Economic Perspective: What Are Recessionary Signals?
Everyone wants to know when the next recession is coming. Are there some signals to be on the look out for?
The Economics of Tariffs: Can Restricting International Trade Be Good For the Economy?
United States trade policy can have substantial impacts close to home. In the recent issue of the NC State Economist, Dr. Thomas Grennes reviews the economics of tariffs on internationally traded goods and the impact they have on American jobs and our economy.