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Economic Perspective: Alternative Healthcare Models

Author: Chris Liotta

NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

May 29, 2019

Economic Perspective: Can Casinos Revive a Local Economy?

What economic impact can casinos have when introduced to small towns? 
Aerial view of downtown Raleigh

May 24, 2019

You Decide: Is ‘NCFIRST’ Up to the Task?

A new commission has formed to look into the future of transportation, and how the state should build around that envisioned future. NC State University economist Mike Walden is a part of the commission, and shares some of his considerations as the process begins. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

May 22, 2019

Economic Perspective: Accounting for the Future

When considering money for the future, are there any tricks or methods to consider when weighing the value of future dollars? 
Economist Mike Walden

May 15, 2019

Economic Perspective: The Decline In Young Drivers

Numbers have shown that there's been a decrease in teenage drivers over the years. What factors could be behind this? 

May 15, 2019

Day in the Life: Monica Richmond

Our new video series "A Day in the Life" kicks off with food science senior Monica Richmond, who took us around campus for a glimpse into her day as a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences student.  
Aerial view of Belltower and downtown Raleigh to the east of campus.

May 10, 2019

You Decide: Has a Key Economic Rule Been Broken?

One of the key rules for economics has been the inverse relationship between the unemployment and inflation rates. With the growth of automation and global trade, has that rule been broken? 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

May 8, 2019

Economic Perspective: Update on the U.S. Economy

With the first quarter of 2019 behind us what have we learned about the 2019 economy, and what is the outlook for the rest of the year? 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

May 1, 2019

Economic Perspective: Coming Up Short on Savings

How is the average person stacking up when it comes to saving for their retirement, and what outlook does that present for the future? 
Downtown Raleigh, east of campus.

Apr 26, 2019

You Decide: What’s the Best ‘ISM’ for the Economy?

With various ways of organizing an economy, what are people saying about the different ideas out there? 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Apr 24, 2019

Economic Perspective: Alternative Healthcare Models

What are the various healthcare models that exist in the world?