Dee Shore

Apr 16, 2012

Regional differences in gas prices

Among different areas of the country, there are big gas price differences. Why are many East Coast gas prices higher than Midwest prices? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains. 

Apr 13, 2012

America’s economic position in the world

It’s commonly thought that our country’s position in the world has slipped in recent decades. What kinds of measures can we use to judge this? And what do those measures indicate? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden answers. 

Apr 12, 2012

The energy conundrum

One of the ways we’ve tried to deal with energy scarcity and high prices is through improved efficiency of energy use. But not everyone thinks this will work. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains why. 

Apr 11, 2012

Pest management

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Environmental Expertise: Pest Management 

Apr 11, 2012

Energy

College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Environmental Expertise: Energy 

Apr 11, 2012

Economics

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' Environmental Expertise 

Apr 11, 2012

Financing sports facilities

Major league sports is big business, and both teams and fans like up-to-date stadiums and arenas. But a longtime issue is, Who should finance these facilities -- the team or the public? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden takes a look around the country at patterns to this financing decision. 

Apr 10, 2012

The everyday price index

Measuring changes in inflation or the cost of living is a big job. It shouldn’t be surprising, then, that there are a number of competing measures, including the everyday price index. Just what is it? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains. 

Apr 9, 2012

Student Perspectives: Alex Johnson

A member of the Wolfpack's basketball team, Alex Johnson is a self-described go-getter with three career goals: playing basketball, working in sports communication and serving as a mentor for troubled youth. Hear more about this CALS graduate student in this audio slideshow (Photos by Becky Kirkland, N.C. State University Communications, and Mark McIntyre, N.C. State Athletic Media Relations) 

Apr 9, 2012

Tax tips

It’s that time of year again: time to file income tax returns. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden gives two suggestions.