Author: Dee Shore

Jul 2, 2012

Apple and peach field day set for July 31 in Mills River

The latest N.C. State University research into apple and peach production will be highlighted during a field day July 31 at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Station in Mills River. 

Jul 2, 2012

Connected jobs

The number one economic issue in the country is still jobs. Should an unemployed person get excited when a local company is hiring, even if he or she doesn’t have the skills for jobs at that company? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Jun 29, 2012

Super-low interest rates

Recently there was an interest-rate record set. N.C. State University’s Mike Walden explains what it was and what it means for the economy. 

Jun 28, 2012

Progress on global warming

Greenhouse gas emissions, which are linked to global warming, are certainly a big issue in our country and the world. Do we appear to be making any progress with the problem? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Jun 27, 2012

App taps kids’ interest in technology to open door to gardening and the out of doors

A new electronic game from UNC-TV and North Carolina Cooperative Extension is designed to get kids interested in spending time outdoors growing their own fruits and vegetables. 

Jun 27, 2012

Hay Field Day to be held July 12

Hay production will be the focus of a July 12 field day at the Mountain Research Station in Waynesville. The event is sponsored by N.C. State University and the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. 

Jun 27, 2012

Housing wealth and spending

The decline in home prices during the recession has had widespread impacts on the economy, and, as N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains, those effects have been different for different kinds of households. 

Jun 26, 2012

The inter-related economy

One of the benefits of studying economics is learning about how the many parts are connected. Most people understand this from a supply point of view. For example, Company A purchases supplies from Company B, which in turn buys from Company C. But do we see this same kind of connectedness in the job market? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Jun 25, 2012

Benefits of more education

The rising cost of higher education has renewed interest in the value of that education for the student. What do the latest data show? 

Jun 22, 2012

Debt and deficit facts

N.C. State University economist Mike Walden recently gave a public talk about the national debt and deficits. In today’s Economic Perspective, he talks about some of the key facts he presented.