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Economic Perspective: Age and Productivity

Author: Chris Liotta

eggnog in an NC State branded pint glass

Dec 23, 2016

How to Prepare Your Own Eggnog

Ever wonder how to make your own egg nog at home? NC State University's Dr. Ben Chapman has a few tips for how to safely prepare this holiday staple on your own. 
Lake Wheeler farm in foreground, with Raleigh skyline in background

Dec 23, 2016

You Decide: What Should Be North Carolina’s Economic Agenda?

With 2017 rapidly approaching, it's time to look to the future. The dawn of a new year holds promise and hope for what we all want to accomplish in the coming months. North Carolina has it's goals set, but how should the state go about attaining them? 
image of a decorated graduation cap

Dec 21, 2016

December Graduates’ Reflections

We caught up with a few CALS students on graduation day to hear about their time in the college and their hopes for the future. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Dec 19, 2016

Economic Perspective: Finally, Faster Wage Growth

For several years during the economic recovery wage rates weren't increasing. However, have they started growing as of late? NC State University economist Mike Walden looks at the factors. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Dec 12, 2016

Economic Perspective: Why Have Interest Rates Jumped?

Interest rates remained low for some time, but have recently seen a jump. What could be the cause behind this and is there a chance they'll come back down? NC State University economist Mike Walden looks at the factors. 
Downtown Raleigh, east of campus.

Dec 9, 2016

You Decide: What Will Happen to the Economy in 2017

Our economy is very complex with millions of interactions and interrelationships. I think economists are best at identifying general trends and raising questions about the economic future. So, what could the economy hold for our country in 2017? 
Photo of Tuffy figurine on a table at CALS Tailgate

Dec 5, 2016

Football With a Side of Agriculture

Nearly 1,000 CALS alumni and friends enjoyed the 25th annual Tailgate -- the largest celebration of its kind at NC State. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Dec 5, 2016

Economic Perspective: Who’s Cutting The Cord?

The avenues of broadcast media are constantly changing. There's been a major shift in how people consume content. NC State University economist Mike Walden looks at certain demographics and how they play into this shift. 
Wolfpack fans at tailgating event

Nov 29, 2016

Food for Thought

Associate professors Ben Chapman and Dana Hanson dished up sliders -- and food safety tips -- during NC State's Ag Day. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Nov 28, 2016

Economic Perspective: Age and Productivity

There has been a recent downward trend in overall productivity across the nation. What could be the root of this trend? NC State University economist Mike Walden looks at the issue.