News

Aug 2, 2013

YOU DECIDE: What’s the best gauge of North Carolina’s economy?

How's North Carolina's economy faring? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden counts (and explains) the various ways to measure economic activity. 

Aug 1, 2013

Student Perspectives: Diane Silcox

National award-winning Ph.D. student Diane Silcox is developing biological solutions with economic savings for managing damage from the hunting billbug, a relatively new pest in North Carolina's warm-season turf. 

Aug 1, 2013

High school graduation rates

Education is a key focus in both our country and state. Many studies clearly link educational attainment to economic development. Are we becoming more successful in moving young people through the educational system, particularly in at least finishing high school? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Jul 31, 2013

The risk of bonds

Bonds are a key investing option. But recently there’s been a lot of discussion of the impact of rising interest rates and bonds and the returns that investors in bonds might make. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains. 

Jul 30, 2013

Staying away from cars

The automobile has been a staple of American society and culture for almost a century. Decade after decade, car ownership increased. But as N.C. State University economist Mike Walden points out to his wife, Mary, we are seeing changes in those trends, especially among younger households. 

Jul 29, 2013

Berryhill endowment will support CALS students from Person County

The Eugene C. Berryhill Sr. Scholarship endowment was established in the North Carolina Agricultural Foundation Inc. in May. 

Jul 29, 2013

Home computers and school performance

Perhaps the most important public goal at the national, state, and local levels is improving K-12 student performance. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden highlights a recent study on whether computers at home help kids at school. 

Jul 26, 2013

Bringing CALS to counselors

A summer program raises awareness of CALS among high school and community college students by reaching out to their guidance and college transition counselors. 

Jul 26, 2013

What ails North Carolina’s economy?

Our state is recovering from the great recession, but slowly. Unemployment in North Carolina still remains stubbornly high. What is the major problem holding back our economy? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Jul 25, 2013

Visiting scientist wins Argentina’s highest science prize

A visiting scientist from Argentina who has been working in the Department of Crop Science is the winner of the most prestigious science award given in Argentina.