Dee Shore

Sep 9, 2012

A Philosophical Approach

Deanna Osmond carries on the Extension traditions of improving lives and using science to help people make informed decisions. 

Sep 7, 2012

Benefits of public schools

Schools have opened all over the country. How can we evaluate public education’s impact? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

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.