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Sep 7, 2011

Policy options

Everyone is anxious to get the economy moving faster and to create jobs. To many it seems the economy is going backward rather than forward. N.C. State University economists considers some of the things the government can do to improve the economy. 

Sep 6, 2011

Making a deal

Legislation that increased the debt limit set up the commission charged with further reducing future increases in the national debt. If a plan is agreed to, what do the people in the know think will be in it? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Sep 5, 2011

Not back yet

Periodically the federal government revises its economic data. Once recent change really caused headlines at least among economists. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains. 

Sep 2, 2011

59th Peanut Field Day set for Sept. 8

The 2011 North Carolina Peanut Field Day takes place Sept. 8 at the Peanut Belt Research Station in Lewiston-Woodville. N.C. State University faculty members will be on hand to discuss the latest research in disease, insect and weed management as well as variety development. 

Sep 2, 2011

YOU DECIDE: What should I tell new economics students?

What should we know about economics? Mike Walden hits the high points of a semester's worth of information. 

Sep 2, 2011

Automatic pilot programs

What does it mean when people say that some federal programs' budgets are difficult to adjust because they're on automatic pilot? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains. 

Sep 1, 2011

Adjusting Social Security

Social Security has come up in discussions about the federal debt, and there are several proposals to make changes. What are these proposed changes? And are they needed? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Aug 31, 2011

Rising to the Top

The FBNS department, formerly known as Food Science, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. And it is fitting that the modernized dairy unit is the newest milestone in the department’s history – because it all started with a creamery. 

Aug 31, 2011

From owning to renting

One piece of the residential housing market that appears to be doing well is renting. Has there been a shift away from owning homes to renting them? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden weighs in. 

Aug 30, 2011

Seek help with financial difficulties following Hurricane Irene

There are sources of assistance for families dealing with costly storm damage to their homes. Know where to look for help and know your rights should you find yourself faced with home foreclosure in the aftermath of the storm.