Jul 30, 2012
Economies vary from state to state, and so it should not be surprising that states have progressed at different rates in the recovery from the recession. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden takes a look at what factors seem to be related to states’ progress.
Jul 27, 2012
This was the year the economy was supposed to hit its stride and to really begin to pull out of the hole dug during the recession. But instead the opposite has happened. The economy has slowed and is dangerously close to another recession. What happened? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds.
Jul 26, 2012
Experts from North Carolina State University will discuss a range of topics related to growing and maintaining turfgrass Wednesday, Aug. 8, at the annual Turfgrass Field Day.
The one type of debt that has continued to rise during the recession is debt from student loans. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses the trend.
Jul 25, 2012
Companies want to get the most out of their workers. This goal has created a long-time issue of how to structure worker pay and other incentives in order to promote the best productivity. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden takes a look at new research on the question.
Jul 24, 2012
For 44 high school students, the summer of 2012 included a week in College of Agriculture and Life Sciences laboratories learning about subjects ranging from plant breeding to biofuels.
The recession has had a dramatic impact on household wealth and debt. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden gives an update on where these important financial measures stand.
Jul 23, 2012
Dr. Jonathan C. Allen, professor of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences, has received the 2012 Gilbert A. Leveille Award given by the Institute of Food Technologists.
Sometimes the private economy -- meaning private businesses -- and the public economy -- meaning government -- go in different directions. Has this been the case recently with jobs? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden answers.
Jul 21, 2012
From pest management to landscape care, four new apps recently unveiled by scientists in the North Carolina State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences provide critical information on timely outdoor topics.