Dee Shore

Mar 6, 2012

Impacts of tax changes

Whenever there’s a proposal for a tax increase or decrease, there’s debate about the proposal’s merits. But, says N.C. State University economist Mike Walden, it’s not sufficient to look at the impacts of such tax changes in isolation. 

Mar 5, 2012

Beyond the yuck factor

Why do Americans continue to flush their toilets with drinking water? It’s a question that an N.C. State University team of soil scientists contemplates every day as they work to show that small-scale wastewater reuse can be a way to ensure a safe and plentiful water supply in the face of projected nationwide water shortfalls. 

Mar 5, 2012

North Carolina’s leading economic index

As N.C. State University economist Mike Walden enters his third year of producing North Carolina’s monthly leading economic index, he takes a look at what recent trends in the index tell us about the state’s future economy. 

Mar 2, 2012

4,000+ Extension Master Gardeners help make N.C. a greener place

With spring on its way, Extension Master Gardeners across the state are working in full gear, helping fellow gardeners – beginners and experts, young and old – enhance their landscapes, grow their own fruits and vegetables and learn about the science behind gardening. 

Mar 2, 2012

Extension Master Gardener, Master Messenger

Wake County grower practices on his farm what he preaches as N.C. Master Gardener Volunteer Association president. 

Mar 2, 2012

Missing the housing bust

Released minutes of Federal Reserve meetings in 2006 indicated the majority of members were not concerned about the housing market, and they did not foresee a crash in this market that would pull down the rest of the economy. How could such smart people ultimately be so wrong? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden answers. 

Mar 1, 2012

The new job report

What did the national January job report show? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses the highlights of the good report. 

Feb 29, 2012

Living alone

A record number of Americans now live alone. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden takes a look at what’s behind this phenomenon. 

Feb 28, 2012

Improving investment returns

For investors who don’t want to take much risk with their money, the current financial environment is challenging. Rates of return on low-risk investments are very low. Is there anything that safe investors can do to improve the situation? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Feb 27, 2012

Is manufacturing back?

Is there a real revival of manufacturing in the United States, or is it just talk? And if it’s real, is it generating jobs? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds.