Author: Staff

May 3, 2024

You Decide: Do International Investments Help or Harm?

Do international investments help or hurt a state's economy? Mike Walden breaks down the pluses and minuses. 

Apr 29, 2024

Valuing the Business of Agriculture

As a clinic manager with the Agricultural Entrepreneurship Program, soon-to-be graduate Seeby Jarvis-Earle has learned the value of helping grow and support the business of agriculture. 

Apr 24, 2024

Everything You Need to Know About Periodical Cicadas

NC State experts shed light on when and where North Carolinians can expect to see a 13-year brood of cicadas in the coming weeks. 

Apr 23, 2024

Illuminating Science

With support from the new Harold Swaisgood Biochemistry Mentorship Fund, Hali Harwood has spent her final undergraduate year at NC State researching a genetic mutation linked to a developmental disorder and two forms of cancer. 

Apr 19, 2024

You Decide: Why Are Jobs Increasing?

Is the booming rate of job growth sustainable? NC State economist Mike Walden looks at the factors driving a bullish labor market and whether those trends are likely to continue. 

Apr 8, 2024

First of Its Kind

NC State experts contributed to a new web-based tool that can help farmers nationwide with decision-making on phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. 

Apr 5, 2024

You Decide: What’s the Future of Small Business?

Will the future be easier or harder for small businesses? NC State economist Mike Walden says the birth rate, labor costs, technology and other factors will determine the answer. 

Mar 22, 2024

You Decide: Can Homeownership Be Made More Affordable?

With the rising cost of housing, homeownership has become harder to achieve for many Americans. Economist Mike Walden weighs whether lower interest rates, selective locations or affordable housing initiatives are the best path forward. 

Mar 8, 2024

You Decide: What Are the Key Challenges for North Carolina’s Future?

Economist Mike Walden outlines some of the challenges that lie ahead for North Carolina as a growing state grappling to define future needs. 

Feb 23, 2024

You Decide: Has the State Labor Market Changed Since COVID?

Have there been significant changes to the North Carolina labor market since 2020?