Author: Dee Shore

Sep 6, 2012

North Carolina cities on the map

North Carolina traditionally has been a state of small towns, but in recent decades some of its towns have grown up to become big cities. When we compare our state’s cities to cities around the country, how do we rank? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Sep 5, 2012

Foreign selling in North Carolina

We certainly live in an international economy. North Carolinians sell products and services to foreign buyers, and at the same time we purchase products and services from foreign sellers. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden takes a look at what we buy from other countries -- in other words, our imports. 

Sep 4, 2012

Paying for college

College costs are rising and yet getting a college degree is probably more important than ever for securing a good job. This leaves students in a pinch: how to pay for those rising costs. So, where are students getting the money? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden takes a look at a new study that answers that question. 

Sep 3, 2012

Tax pyramiding

Taxes are both controversial and complex, and there are many special terms that have been developed to describe them. A new tax term is tax pyramiding. What does it mean? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains. 

Aug 31, 2012

Better, but not best

People constantly ask N.C. State University economist Mike Walden where the economy is going. He outlines what he's now telling the various groups he's been asked to speak to. 

Aug 30, 2012

Is lending improving?

A common complaint in today’s economy is that banks have money, but they’re just not loaning it. Could this be a reason behind our sputtering economy? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden weighs in. 

Aug 29, 2012

Leading or lagging?

After years of having a relatively low unemployment rate, North Carolina's rate ballooned to more than 11 percent -- much above the national average. Today it’s still over 9 percent. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden considers whether this means North Carolina's best days are over. 

Aug 28, 2012

Which states are under water?

When it comes to home mortgages, a so-called "underwater" homeowner is one who owes more on his or her mortgage than the home is worth. Underwater mortgages have been a particular problem in recent years. Where is the situation most severe? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden answers. 

Aug 27, 2012

The tax-free holiday

Many states, including North Carolina, now have a limited number of days where certain retail purchases will not be subject to a sales tax. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden outlines the impact of these so-called tax-free holidays. 

Aug 26, 2012

New and better ways

In a milestone year, Bob Patterson reflects on the differences made by the land-grants through ag education — yesterday, today and tomorrow.