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You Decide: Is a Wealth Tax in Our Future?

Author: Staff

Aerial view of downtown Raleigh

Dec 17, 2021

You Decide: Is It Cheaper to Live In North Carolina?

The Bureau of Economic Analysis released cost-of-living numbers for the year 2019. How does North Carolina stack up to the country and neighboring states? 
Tobacco field

Dec 6, 2021

N.C. Tobacco Growers Pass Referendum By Wide Margin

North Carolina tobacco growers voted overwhelmingly on Nov. 18 to continue a self-assessment that raises funds to support tobacco-related research and extension efforts of NC State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 
Downtown Raleigh, east of campus.

Dec 3, 2021

You Decide: How Has The Economic Pie and Its Slices Changed?

The economic pie is a device often used to give context to how the economy has grown over time. How have the slices in North Carolina been changing? 
Ben Chapman in the test kitchen

Nov 29, 2021

CALS Names Chapman as AHS New Department Head

Ben Chapman was recently named department head of the Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences. Chapman discusses his past experiences and shares his vision for the department. 
White plates stacked on a table

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. 
Downtown Raleigh, east of campus.

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? 
Dr. Remi Ham

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. 
Tobacco field

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. 
Aerial view of downtown Raleigh

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? 
Aerial view of downtown Raleigh

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?