News

Oct 6, 2011

Unseen interest rates

Interest rates are as low as they have been in many decades. But is that good or bad? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden weighs in. 

Oct 5, 2011

CALS/Ross University agreement increases vet school opportunities for N.C. State students

The Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences have signed an agreement designed to streamline the application process for N.C. State students interested in attending vet school at Ross. 

Oct 5, 2011

The big economic battle

Politicians are divided over what should be done to help the struggling economy. One source of disagreement is over whether the federal government should spend more or should concentrate on spending less and reducing the deficit. But N.C. State University economist Mike Walden says the disagreement isn't just about politics -- it's also about economics. 

Oct 4, 2011

Mari Chinn honored with engineering award

Dr. Mari Chinn, associate professor in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, received the American Society for Agricultural and Biological Engineers' 2011 A.W. Farrall Young Educator Award. 

Oct 4, 2011

Does demography rule the economy?

It can be argued that people-power is really what’s behind the economy. Can we see changes in the numbers and ages of people affecting some of the economic issues we confront? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Oct 3, 2011

CALS honors 2011-2012 Distinguished Alumni and Outstanding Alumni

Dr. S. Elizabeth George and H. Connor Kennett Jr. were recognized at the College’s annual Alumni Awards Reception Sept. 30, where CALS Outstanding Alumni and Outstanding Young Alumni were also named. 

Oct 3, 2011

Home prices and spending

Many economists point to problems in the housing market as a big reason for our economic sluggishness. What’s the connection? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains. 

Sep 30, 2011

Costa Rican institute president will deliver 2011 Borlaug Lecture

Dr. Julio César Calvo Alvarado, rector (president) of Instituto Tecnologico de Costa Rica, will deliver the 2011 Borlaug Distinguished Lecture on Global Service to Society and Environment at N.C. State University on Oct. 31. The event is open to the campus community and will be followed by a reception and an open circle discussion with Calvo. 

Sep 30, 2011

Inflating out of debt

Most people think that inflation is a bad thing, but some economists are not so fast to condemn inflation. In fact, they say a little more inflation is exactly what today’s economy needs. N.C. State University examines the controversy. 

Sep 29, 2011

Small Farms Week will be celebrated March 25-31

The Cooperative Extension Program at North Carolina A&T State University will host its annual Small Farms Week celebration for 2012 on March 25-31. Small Farms Week is designed to highlight the work of and show appreciation to the state’s small, part-time, limited-resource and socially-disadvantaged farmers. The theme for this year’s activities is focused on local foods and the role small farmers play in this effort.