Author: Chris Liotta

Nov 23, 2016

You Decide: Will The Trump Economic Policies Work?

A big part of the presidential political campaigns centered on the economy, with candidates talking about boosting economic growth, creating jobs and improving pay. With Mr. Trump the winner, all eyes will be on the policies he will promote to achieve these goals. So what will President-elect Trump eventually do to help the economy? 

Nov 22, 2016

One Turkey At A Time

With no viable treatments, potential Blackhead disease outbreaks could wipe out turkey flocks. Associate Professor of Poultry Science Robert Beckstead is researching new ways to treat the disease and keep flocks strong. 

Nov 21, 2016

Economic Perspective: Changes in the Eating Out Industry

The average person now spends as much eating out as they do on meals they prepare at home. However, There are some big changes occurring in the eating out, or restaurant, market. What are they? 

Nov 14, 2016

Economic Perspective: A Slowdown in Start-ups

Traditionally, our country has encouraged entrepreneurship because it helps generate new ideas, industries and employment. But recent statistics show the rate at which new business start-ups are occurring is slowing. What’s going on? 

Nov 11, 2016

You Decide: Where Will We Live?

Less than 50 years ago – in 1970 – North Carolina was still a rural state. That’s all changed. North Carolina is now an urban state, with two-thirds of the state’s people living in cities and high density counties. Will it remain that way? 

Nov 7, 2016

Economic Perspective: Is China Manipulating Its Currency?

Has China been manipulating its currency in a global market? NC State University economist Mike Walden looks at the trends over time. 

Oct 31, 2016

Economic Perspective: A Modest Start to 2016 for North Carolina

The GDP results for the first quarter of 2016 show North Carolina starting with a slight growth. How does it compare to the neighboring states and years past? NC State University economist Mike Walden fills you in. 

Oct 28, 2016

You Decide: Is Demography Behind Slow Economic Growth?

One of the big issues hear in this election year is slow economic growth. Although the economy has improved since the depths of the recession seven years ago, the gains have been modest compared to previous recoveries. Does the real answer to the issue sit in demographics? 

Oct 17, 2016

Economic Perspective: Why Are Interest Rates Continuing to be Low?

Interest rates have continued to be at a historic low recently. What factors could be playing into this? NC State University economist Mike Walden looks at the potential reasons. 

Oct 14, 2016

You Decide: Are There “Excesses” Building in the Economy?

The word “excess” generally has a bad meaning in our society. It implies too much of a good thing that can lead to problems later. NC State University economist Mike Walden outlines economic "excesses" that could spell trouble.