Author: Dave Caldwell

May 16, 2013

One lower cost of traveling

As we start to make vacation plans, N.C. State economist Mike Walden finds one bargain among many rising prices. 

May 15, 2013

Fred Gould named to Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources

Dr. Fred Gould, William Neal Reynolds Professor in the Department of Entomology, is one of two North Carolina State University faculty members named to the Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources, a major program unit of the National Research Council. 

May 15, 2013

Debt deflation

N.C. State economist Mike Walden explains why we should be concerned that economists are talking about "debt deflation." 

May 14, 2013

Strength in manufacturing

N.C. State economist Mike Walden explains why the idea that U.S. manufacturing is weak is actually inaccurate. 

May 13, 2013

Living preferences of young households

N.C. State economist discusses why many young people are skeptical about homeownership, even if they can afford a home. 

May 10, 2013

YOU DECIDE: Should we drill?

N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses the economic pros and cons of drilling for oil and natural gas in North Carolina and off the state's coast. 

May 10, 2013

Who’s the trade leader?

When we think of world trade today most of us think of China. China has built its country in the last two decades around exports. So, is China really the trade superpower? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden answers. 

May 9, 2013

Working women

At one time, women were moving into the paid labor force at rapid rates. Now that trend appears to have come to an end. Why? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden answers. 

May 8, 2013

Trade, technology and jobs

Many factors affect the job market. But clearly, two important ones are trade and technology. What can be said about the impacts of trade and technology on local labor markets? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden answers. 

May 7, 2013

How far will the housing market rebound?

N.C. State University economist Mike Walden sees a housing market that's just right, not too cold and not to hot.