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Economic Perspective: Status of Household Debt

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Downtown Raleigh, east of campus.

May 28, 2019

You Decide: Is ‘NCFIRST’ Up to the Task?

A new commission has formed to look into the future of transportation, and how the state should build around that envisioned future. NC State University economist Mike Walden is a part of the commission, and shares some of his considerations as the process begins. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

May 16, 2019

Economic Perspective: The Decline In Young Drivers

Numbers have shown that there's been a decrease in teenage drivers over the years. What factors could be behind this? 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

May 15, 2019

Economic Perspective: Update on the U.S. Economy

With the first quarter of 2019 behind us what have we learned about the 2019 economy, and what is the outlook for the rest of the year? 
Downtown Raleigh, east of campus.

May 14, 2019

You Decide: Has a Key Economic Rule Been Broken?

One of the key rules for economics has been the inverse relationship between the unemployment and inflation rates. With the growth of automation and global trade, has that rule been broken? 

May 14, 2019

The 2018 Farm Bill: Much Debate, More of the Same

This issue of the NC State Economist explores changes to ARC, the Conservation program, and much more. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

May 2, 2019

Economic Perspective: Coming Up Short on Savings

How is the average person stacking up when it comes to saving for their retirement, and what outlook does that present for the future? 
Downtown Raleigh, east of campus.

Apr 29, 2019

You Decide: What’s the Best ‘ISM’ for the Economy?

With various ways of organizing the economy, what are people saying about the different ideas out there? 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Apr 25, 2019

Economic Perspective: Alternative Healthcare Models

What are the various healthcare models that exist around the world? 

Apr 24, 2019

ARE Develops Tools for Planting Decisions that Helps Farmers, Lenders, and Agents

The information in this excel sheet comes from enterprise budgets and gives you info on crop input costs and expected revenue. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Apr 18, 2019

Economic Perspective: Status of Household Debt

Too much debt can wreck personal finances, and on a grander scale the economy. What is the outlook right now for debt in our society?