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Economic Perspective: What’s Behind the Death of Small Cars?

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NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Mar 7, 2019

Economic Perspective: Threats to the Economy

There are numerous events and trends that play into the world economy on a daily basis. NC State University economist Mike Walden discusses a couple of them here. 
Downtown Raleigh, east of campus.

Mar 4, 2019

You Decide: Are Professional Sports Players Overpaid?

Every year it seems sports contracts set a new record in amount paid. What justifies these massive salaries, and are there principles behind it that can be applied to other workers? 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Mar 4, 2019

Economic Perspective: College Debt and Homeownership

Student debt has skyrocketed in recent years. What implications has that had on other markets like home-ownership? 

Feb 22, 2019

“NC Needs to Produce More of its Own Feed Grains”

Estimates peg the need for feed for North Carolina hogs, chickens and turkeys at roughly 310 million bushels per year. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Feb 19, 2019

Economic Perspective: Some Employers Helping With College Costs

Some employers are offering to help cover back-to-school costs for employees upfront. What are benefits for benefits for both in this arrangement? 

Feb 15, 2019

Dept. Extension Showcased at NCSFMRA Winter Meeting

Commissioner Troxler spoke at the 2019 winter meeting of the North Carolina Society for Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. 
Downtown Raleigh, east of campus.

Feb 15, 2019

You Decide: Can We Fix Social Security?

Questions about whether Social Security will run out of it's surplus in the future have been around for decades. What can be done in the future to prevent that outcome? 

Feb 15, 2019

Whitmire’s Dairy Alliance Grant Takes VR to the Counties

The Virtual Reality headsets show users a 360 degree look into a dairy farm. 

Feb 12, 2019

“As Wall Street of the South Booms, Strains Seen on Charlotte”

"In economics, there are always pluses and minuses — on net, Charlotte will view this as a net plus,” said Michael Walden 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Feb 12, 2019

Economic Perspective: What’s Behind the Death of Small Cars?

The market for smaller cars is shrinking in the auto industry. What forces could be driving the industry towards larger vehicles?