Dee Shore

Aug 16, 2012

North Carolina through the long lens

We’ll hear much about the North Carolina economy in the state elections this year. When you stand back and look at some trends and shifts in the state over several decades, what do you see? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Aug 15, 2012

What’s changed?

Some big changes have occurred in our world recently in a range of areas, from trade to jobs to energy and to environmental issues. What’s behind these shifts? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains. 

Aug 14, 2012

State troubles

Most states, including North Carolina, have faced major economic challenges in recent years with the recession, high unemployment, and balancing budgets. Does it look to get any easier for states in the future? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden answers. 

Aug 13, 2012

Inflation expectations

The Federal Reserve has more than tripled the money supply in the last four years. This has raised concern for much higher inflation rates down the road. But N.C. State University economist Mike Walden says people in the financial markets don't seem to be worried. 

Aug 10, 2012

Are higher food prices coming?

Consumers may be in for a shock in a few months when they visit the grocery store or supermarket. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses what they'll see. 

Aug 9, 2012

A European Fed?

A recent agreement by the major European countries suggests that the European Union might create a Federal Reserve-style structure. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden takes a look at what happened and why it’s important. 

Aug 8, 2012

How college matters

In general, people see more doors open and higher salaries if they have a college degree than if they don’t. Does this mean having a college diploma automatically leads to economic prosperity? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Aug 7, 2012

North Carolina income inequality

The disparity of income earned by different workers is a big topic in the country. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden brings the issue home, considering where North Carolina and regions within the state rank on differences in pay and income. 

Aug 6, 2012

A tribute to the land-grant mission

This Summer 2012 Perspectives commemorates a historic year for N.C. State University and its College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. It is the 125th anniversary of the founding of the university and the 150th anniversary of the passage of the Morrill Act which established federal mandates for the funding of land-grant institutions in each state to provide education in the agriculture and the mechanic arts. 

Aug 6, 2012

Accessible to all

Vision and tenacity marked the efforts of those who laid the groundwork for the founding of N.C. State and its missions of teaching, research and extension.