Author: Dave Caldwell

Jun 28, 2013

China invests in the U.S.

N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses the recent purchase by a Chinese company of Smithfield Foods, a large agribusiness company specializing in pork with operations in North Carolina. 

Jun 27, 2013

Did unemployment benefits keep unemployment high?

N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses whether the extension of unemployment benefits during the recession actually increased unemployment by motivating some workers to stay unemployed longer. 

Jun 26, 2013

Paying for fuel efficiency

As gas prices increase, the value of vehicles getting more miles per gallon also increases. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses whether car buyers are willing to pay more for fuel efficient vehicles related to what they might save in fuel costs? 

Jun 25, 2013

Our wealth

When most people think about the economy, they naturally think about jobs and income, but wealth is also an important economic concept. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden defines wealth and provides the latest measure of wealth. 

Jun 24, 2013

Overseas production

It’s well known that many U.S. companies have shifted some of their production to other countries, and there’s a general assumption that this has been done to reduce labor costs. Does this appear to be the actual major reason? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Jun 21, 2013

YOU DECIDE: Are interest rates headed higher?

Are interest rates headed up? Will they remain low? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses the factors that influence interest rates. 

Jun 21, 2013

Is pay keeping up with prices?

As the number of jobs in the economy continues to rise, more people are concerned about what those jobs pay. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses what is happening to average wages and salaries. 

Jun 20, 2013

Tax techniques

Some American companies are paying taxes in foreign countries at a much lower rate than if the taxes had been paid in the U.S. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses this issue. 

Jun 19, 2013

Where are the factories located?

Thinking about U.S. manufacturing being located in the Midwest or farming in the south and west may be out of date. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains why. 

Jun 18, 2013

Lonnie Poole Golf Course receives Audubon International certification

North Carolina State University’s Lonnie Poole Golf Course has passed strict sustainability standards and become a certified Audubon International Signature Golf Sanctuary and member of the organization’s Signature Program.