Author: Dave Caldwell

Oct 21, 2013

Daubert accepted for Food Systems Leadership Institute

Dr. Christopher Daubert, head of the Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences, has been accepted for the Fall 2013 Food Systems Leadership Institute, an executive leadership development program for academia, industry and government. 

Oct 21, 2013

The Internet of everything

What is the Internet of everything, and why is it an important idea? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains. 

Oct 18, 2013

The largest companies

N.C. State University economist Mike Walden looks at how American companies are faring in an age of globalization and the rise of new economic powers. 

Oct 17, 2013

Who’s not participating in the labor force?

The percentage of American adults in the labor force has steadily declined over the last decade. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains this trend. 

Oct 16, 2013

Why are corporations holding so much cash?

Corporations have record amounts of cash on hand. What's going on? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains. 

Oct 15, 2013

Who’s gained the most?

For some economic sectors, the stock market has been bumpier in recent years. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains. 

Oct 14, 2013

Underwater mortgages float to the top

N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains what has happened to underwater mortgages, mortgage loans that exceed the value of the home the mortgage financed. 

Oct 11, 2013

YOU DECIDE: How does government size impact the economy?

How does the size of government affect the economy? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses this controversial issue. 

Oct 11, 2013

The declining labor share

Statistics show the share of income earned by companies being paid to workers has been declining for several decades. Is it just that companies don’t have to pay workers as much as they use to? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden talks about what's going on. 

Oct 10, 2013

The burst of mergers

A number of mergers have been announced recently. Kroger is acquiring Harris Teeter. US Air and American Airlines are trying to combine. And now Walgreens says it will Kerr Drug Stores. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains what's going on.