Author: Staff

Nov 22, 2021

The Hunger Banquet

With Thanksgiving close at hand, professor Bob Patterson holds a hunger banquet to teach the contrast of global food insecurity to his freshman exploratory studies class. 

Nov 19, 2021

You Decide: Can A Wage-Price Spiral Be Avoided?

Our economy is constantly changing due to inflation and cost-of-living adjustments. What are some factors to look out for? 

Nov 15, 2021

Remi Ham: Connecting Pupils with Plants

Beginning her faculty life at NC State with COVID lockdown, Remi Ham is finding normalcy into her second year as an assistant teaching professor with the Department of Horticultural Science. 

Nov 15, 2021

N.C. Tobacco Growers to Vote on Research Assessment Nov. 18

North Carolina tobacco growers will vote Nov. 18 on whether to continue a self-assessment of 10 cents per 100 pounds of flue-cured and burley tobacco sold to support tobacco research and education. 

Nov 5, 2021

You Decide: Will There Be a Permanent Labor Shortage?

Labor shortages can have a large impact on the economy and its outcomes. How can our society adapt to changing normals? 

Oct 22, 2021

You Decide: Is a Wealth Tax in Our Future?

How would a wealth tax play out if implemented and what are some possible outcomes? 

Oct 8, 2021

You Decide: What Will the Fed Do?

The Federal Reserve can take a lot of actions in regards to the economy. What considerations do they have and how can they affect it? 

Sep 24, 2021

You Decide: Should Economic Growth Be A Goal?

What considerations should there be when looking towards economic growth? 

Sep 10, 2021

You Decide: What Made Today’s North Carolina Economy?

The economy is always changing and adapting to outside forces. How did we get to the state economy we know now, and where could we be going? 

Aug 27, 2021

You Decide: Is Round Two of the COVID Recession on the Way?

Is there worry of a potential second recession coming?