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Jun 21, 2013

YOU DECIDE: Are interest rates headed higher?

Are interest rates headed up? Will they remain low? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses the factors that influence interest rates. 

Jun 21, 2013

Is pay keeping up with prices?

As the number of jobs in the economy continues to rise, more people are concerned about what those jobs pay. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses what is happening to average wages and salaries. 

Jun 20, 2013

State 4-H Congress comes to Raleigh for four days of fun

State 4-H Congress will be in Raleigh June 22-26, attracting 521 youth and their adult leaders for activities including presentations on a variety of subjects, leadership and citizenship training, service opportunities, officer elections and more. 

Jun 20, 2013

Tax techniques

Some American companies are paying taxes in foreign countries at a much lower rate than if the taxes had been paid in the U.S. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses this issue. 

Jun 19, 2013

Where are the factories located?

Thinking about U.S. manufacturing being located in the Midwest or farming in the south and west may be out of date. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains why. 

Jun 18, 2013

Lonnie Poole Golf Course receives Audubon International certification

North Carolina State University’s Lonnie Poole Golf Course has passed strict sustainability standards and become a certified Audubon International Signature Golf Sanctuary and member of the organization’s Signature Program. 

Jun 18, 2013

Some good deficit news

The latest forecasts show some improvement in the federal deficit. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden talks about what's happening. 

Jun 17, 2013

Is the Fed ready to pivot?

N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses the Federal Reserve and whether a major policy change may be in the offing. 

Jun 14, 2013

What to expect in housing

N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses the housing market, which is finally turning around, with both sales and prices on the upswing. 

Jun 13, 2013

Revising the numbers

The federal government’s statisticians are in the process of revising the main measurement of the economy. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses this change.