NC State Economist

Sep 16, 2024

The State of Agriculture in North Carolina: Lessons from the 2022 Census

In this edition of the NC State Economist, Dorfman and Gutierrez-Li lay out some of the trends and changes that led NC agriculture to its 2022 level. 

Feb 19, 2024

NC State Economist: Economic Outlook for 2024

Hugh C. Kiger Distinguished Professor Jeffrey Dorfman recaps the economy in 2023 and predicts economic trends for the upcoming year. 

Sep 25, 2023

NC State Economist: What Do We Know About Wheat Procurement in North Carolina?

To better understand the unique challenges their customers face, the North Carolina Small Grain Growers Association sponsored a survey of wheat buyers. Carleo and Schweizer consider the implications of this survey for the grain merchandising industry in North Carolina. 

Apr 21, 2023

NC State Economist: The 1997 Moratorium on Construction or Expansion of Swine Farms: A Tale of Unintended Consequences

The state of North Carolina, determined to curb the negative environmental impacts of the rapidly expanding hog industry, passed new regulations. 

Feb 28, 2023

NC State Economist: 2023 Economic Outlook: Soft or Hard Landing?

2023 will be a year of economic challenge, but also an opportunity for policy success. 

Feb 7, 2023

NC State Economist: The Christmas Tree Industry in North Carolina: Characteristics and Challenges Ahead

Due to their widespread popularity, natural Christmas tree production is an important industry that makes sizable contributions to the rural economies in which trees are grown in the United States. 

Dec 23, 2022

NC State Economist: Cost of Animal Welfare Regulation, Ballot Initiatives, and the Vote-Buy Gap

Professor Tom Vukina discusses the current state of animal welfare legislation, specifically California's “Proposition 12,” which completely bans selling eggs produced in any type of cages. 

Dec 1, 2022

NC State Economist: The Economics of the Emerging PFAS Problem

Iain Burnett and Assistant Professor Eric Edwards discuss the societal benefits and costs of PFAS, and consider the future of their use and mitigation. 

Apr 26, 2021

The Contribution of Wild-Caught Seafood to NC’s Economy

New research has found that North Carolina's wild-caught commercial seafood industry provides 5,500 jobs and nearly $300 million to the state's gross domestic product. 

Jan 19, 2021

Specialty Crops in 2020: COVID-19 and Other Challenges

Daniel Tregeagle highlights the impact of COVID-19 on specialty crops and shares results from a recent survey of caneberry growers.