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Aug 1, 2023

How to Protect Farmworkers During Heat Waves?

Assistant Professor Alejandro Gutierrez-Li discusses the measures that can be taken to protect farmworkers during heat waves and prevent negative impacts on their health.

Oct 13, 2022

Pursuing a Farming Passion With NC Farm School

NC Farm School gave Heather Haley the tools and confidence she needed to transition from a gardener to a farmer.

Aug 30, 2021

You Decide: Is Round Two of the COVID Recession on the Way?

Is there worry of a potential second recession coming?

Aug 16, 2021

You Decide: Could the Post-Pandemic Economy Be Better?

What are some areas that could be impacted in the economy by the pandemic stretching into the future?

Mar 26, 2021

You Decide: Are We Looking at a Test of MMT?

Modern monetary theory looks to have a big test ahead of it. What questions is it looking to answer?

Mar 15, 2021

You Decide: Are There Costs to the New COVID Stimulus Bill?

With the passing of the new stimulus bill, what effects could we see unfold in the future?

Mar 1, 2021

Mike Walden Announces Retirement After 43 Years at NC State

Mike Walden's contributions to the field of agricultural economics will not be forgotten.

Mar 1, 2021

You Decide: How Can We Address Climate Change?

Looking at the challenge of climate change, how is the case for addressing it being made in regards to the economy?

Feb 15, 2021

You Decide: How Will A Higher Minimum Wage Affect Workers?

Raising the federal minimum wage could have effects on workers beyond just a larger paycheck.

Jan 29, 2021

You Decide: What’s the Real Unemployment Rate?

When calculating the real unemployment rate what exactly are people looking at?