Author: Chris Liotta

May 26, 2020

Economic Perspective: The Impact of Fear on the Recovery

As states start to open businesses back up, what other lingering impacts could there be? 

May 22, 2020

You Decide: Can We Have Both Health and Wealth?

What considerations are there when it comes to the response to the current crisis? 

May 21, 2020

DIY: Edible Car Derby at Home

Students in Andy Hale's Introduction to Biological Engineering course have the fun experience of constructing miniature cars out of food. Using items from your pantry or refrigerator, you can put on your own derby at home. 

May 15, 2020

Economic Perspective: Printing Money

Printing money can be used during times of economic crisis to mitigate some of the effects of the crisis. What factors need to be looked out for in these circumstances? 

May 8, 2020

You Decide: Will We Regret the Rescues from the Crisis?

What impact could the rescues of today have on the future? 

Apr 29, 2020

Economic Perspective: Will Inflation Eventually Surge?

Is there a chance inflation could surge on the other end of the current crisis? 

Apr 24, 2020

You Decide: Can Collecting Thoughts About the Virus Help?

NC State University economist Mike Walden details some of his insights into the current crisis to help provide perspective and insight. 

Apr 17, 2020

Economic Perspective: Costs and Benefits of Closing the Economy

What factors might be considered when talking about closing down an economy? 

Apr 10, 2020

You Decide: What ‘Letter’ Will the Economic Recovery Follow?

A recovery from a recession can come in many different forms. What would you want a recovery to look like? 

Apr 3, 2020

Economic Perspective: What Makes a Recession or Depression

What's the difference between a recession and a depression, and how are they defined?