Author: Dee Shore

Nov 6, 2012

Re-evaluating rent control

Several U.S. cities impose controls on the amount of rent landlords can charge tenants. On the surface, this may seem like a good idea. But are there also some unintended consequences? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Nov 5, 2012

A growing industry for North Carolina

Information technology has been expanding for several decades, and North Carolina has several IT firms in the Research Triangle Park and other locations. But a new part of the IT sector is emerging in our state. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains. 

Nov 2, 2012

The explosive employment report

The recently released national jobs report has created a stir. It showed more than 800,000 jobs created in September and a drop in the unemployment rate from 8.1 percent to 7.8 percent. But some people have cried foul, wondering if the numbers were too good to be true. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden says the report came as a surprise. 

Nov 1, 2012

Structural issues

Political campaigns are packed with discussions about jobs, government budgets and trade. Is there a way to talk about these issues in groups or categories that make sense? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden says there is. 

Oct 31, 2012

Day four on the dean's tour: Wilson, Greenville and Columbia

Nearly 100 people came together Oct. 30 to welcome the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ new dean, Dr. Richard Linton, to northeastern North Carolina and to share their ideas on the College’s future. 

Oct 31, 2012

What’s driving the economy?

Commentators about the economy talk about deficits and debt, taxes, government spending, election uncertainty and concerns about Europe and Asia as factors in determining the direction of our economy. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden considers whether anything is being left out. 

Oct 30, 2012

Hope for housing

N.C. State University economist Mike Walden has long said that the general economy won’t dramatically improve until the housing market improves. Are we finally seeing that improvement? 

Oct 29, 2012

Lifelong learning

Everyone says education is the key to getting a good job in today’s economy, but with the economy changing so rapidly, how does a worker know that the training they receive today will keep them employed in five or 10 years? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Oct 26, 2012

Extension offers disaster preparedness expertise

With Hurricane Sandy possibly sweeping North Carolina’s coast, news media looking for information on a variety of hurricane topics can turn to North Carolina Cooperative Extension’s disaster page at http://ncdisaster.com or they can directly contact Extension experts in the following areas. Information will also be available on Twitter @ncce_news. 

Oct 26, 2012

Borrowing costs

When people are considering borrowing money, one of the key features they examine is the interest rate on the loan. Is this the only factor that’s important when looking at what loans will cost? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden answers.