Author: Dee Shore

Apr 5, 2012

Stock market indicators

The stock market has been doing well recently, and this is helping the economy. But with so many stocks available, how can we get a fix on what stocks in general are doing? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden answers. 

Apr 4, 2012

The export boom

One of the bright signs of today’s U.S. economy has been exports: American companies are now selling more to foreign countries than ever before. So what are we selling? And why are exports doing this well? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden answers. 

Apr 3, 2012

Program awards funds to expand 13 agribusinesses

The North Carolina Value-Added Cost Share program this week announced the recipients of its 2012 equipment cost share awards. 

Apr 3, 2012

The efficient market debate

There’s a debate going on among economists about how investment markets work, and the debate has big implications for average investors. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden sheds light on what the discussion is about. 

Apr 2, 2012

Student Perspectives: Rachel Turner

In this audio slideshow, CALS senior and aspiring conservation veterinarian Rachel Turner discusses her published research on equine colic as well as an internship that took her to Sri Lanka to work with elephants. 

Apr 2, 2012

Protecting poultry from Salmonella

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences researchers are working to develop a vaccine that would protect poultry – and by extension people who eat chickens and eggs – from Salmonella. 

Apr 2, 2012

Who pays taxes?

Is it true that nearly half of households pay no taxes? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden answers. 

Mar 30, 2012

Gas prices up again

To paraphrase a famous politician, Here we go again. Just as there are some glimmers of hope for the economy, drivers are getting hit with higher gas prices. The question is always why. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden answers. 

Mar 29, 2012

Tax expenditures

Most of the presidential candidates have unveiled new tax plans for the federal government. One of the terms that comes up regarding these plans is tax expenditures. What exactly are these and why are they important? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Mar 28, 2012

Impacts of losing real-estate wealth

Most economists agree that the decline in real-estate wealth was one big reason the recent recession was so bad. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains why this was so important.