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Sep 22, 2011

Sweet Potato Field Day takes place Oct. 13

N.C. State University scientists and Extension specialists will share the latest research related to sweet potato production, marketing and more at a field day scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 13. 

Sep 22, 2011

Understanding the stock market

Stock market investors have had a wild ride in recent weeks, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising or falling by more than 400 points on some days. N.C. State University provides his perspective as to why this is occurring. 

Sep 21, 2011

Why don't we all pay the same price?

If you and I go to a fast food chain, we’ll each pay the same price for a burger. But rarely do two people pay the same price for an airline ticket, even if they’re flying to the same destination. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains why this is the case. 

Sep 20, 2011

Who over-reached?

With the benefit of hindsight we can see that many home buyers 5 to 10 years ago guessed wrong on their home purchase. They bought homes assuming the value would continue rising, but that didn't happen. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden profiles some of those who had their homes go into foreclosure. 

Sep 19, 2011

New taxes

Some people say the way to improve the economy is to lower taxes. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden highlights new taxes on the horizon that could cause concern for these people. 

Sep 16, 2011

Technology, education and pay

Two big drivers of salaries in the past couple of decades have been education and technology. But do education and technology always work together in increasing what someone earns? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Sep 15, 2011

Core inflation

Each month two different inflation rates are released by the government. One is the total inflation rate, and the other is the so-called core rate, which excludes price changes for food and energy. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains why we track inflation without including food and energy prices. 

Sep 15, 2011

Brett Williams: Making her mark on stage

Aspiring exotic animal specialist and CALS zoology major Brett Williams discusses her experiences as an award-winning actress with University Theatre. 

Sep 14, 2011

JC Raulston Arboretum presents two hands-on programs for kids

“Natural Wrappers: From Tiny Seeds to Giant Trees” and “Superhero Plants” will be offered in late September. 

Sep 14, 2011

The biggest debtors

The size of our national debt and what to do about it are big issues. Are these problems confined to the United States? Or do other countries have issues with their national debt? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds.