Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics

Jan 21, 2020

You Decide: What are the Best Economic Lessons for 2020?

NC State University economist Mike Walden lends his tips for the new year. 

Jan 21, 2020

Economic Perspective: Have Recession Worries Eased?

Talks of a recession in 2020 have seemed to ease recently. What factors could play into this? 

Jan 14, 2020

Economic Perspective: Expanding Options for Retirement Savings

The federal government recently approved changes affecting how people save for retirement. What are the changes, and why are they important? 

Jan 7, 2020

You Decide: Economically, What Should We Look for in 2020?

With the start of new year what can we be looking for in 2020? 

Jan 7, 2020

Economic Perspective: County Economics

The federal government recently released information at the county level for gross domestic product since the Great Recession. How do some of North Carolina's counties stack up? 

Dec 19, 2019

Economic Perspective: How Did North Carolina’s Economy Do In 2019?

With 2019 coming to a close, how did North Carolina's economy perform this past year? 

Dec 19, 2019

Great Grads

Read the story of two outstanding Ag. Institute '19 grads who will graduate with a total of 5 combined CALS Associates degrees. Each grad will receive an Associates in Agricultural Business Management. 

Dec 9, 2019

You Decide: Do the Benefits and Costs of Technology Balance?

New technology tends to upset the status quo in many different industries. How do the pros and cons balance out? 

Nov 25, 2019

Economic Perspective: Is Manufacturing Still A Leading Indicator?

The manufacturing sector has long been a leading indicator for economic health, but is that still the case? 

Nov 25, 2019

You Decide: A Milestone to Celebrate?

The oil industry in the U.S. has been surging back in recent years, hitting a new milestone. Are there pros and cons to this rebound?