Dee Shore

Aug 1, 2011

No more low-hanging fruit?

The condition of the economy is a concern to everyone. Some economists argue we’ve been in a long-run slump because all of the easy improvements -- the low-hanging fruit -- have been accomplished or picked. N.C. State University’s Mike Walden explains what they mean. 

Jul 29, 2011

The economics of vehicles

Vehicle buying has gotten harder. Fuel efficiency is a big concern. When we look at the major alternatives to the combustion engine – such as all-electric and hybrid vehicles -- is economics working in their favor? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Jul 28, 2011

Container gardening in the piedmont is topic of new publication

You can grow and harvest vegetables, fruits, and herbs in the piedmont of North Carolina practically year-round. A new Cooperative Extension calendar shows you how. 

Jul 28, 2011

The future of technology

Anyone who’s lived in the last generation or even the last century has seen the wonders brought about by new technology. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden takes a look at some of the technological advances that experts see happening in the future? 

Jul 27, 2011

Can inflation persist without money?

There are worries about inflation today. Are we powerless against inflation, or can it be controlled? N.C. Cooperative Extension economist Mike Walden weighs in. 

Jul 26, 2011

Less crime

It might seem that when unemployment rises crime would rise as well. But national statistics show though that both violent crime and property crime have been falling. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden examines why that's the case. 

Jul 25, 2011

North Carolina's housing market

Last year there was some optimism that the national housing slump was easing. But that slump appears to have returned this year. And N.C. State University economist Mike Walden says we're seeing the same situation in North Carolina. 

Jul 22, 2011

Better finances

Public finances usually follow private finances. That is, if the private sector is having economic problems, these issues will affect tax revenues and the public sector. This has happened in North Carolina, but is there any evidence public finances are beginning to turn around? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden answers. 

Jul 22, 2011

National association honors four with CALS ties

Four people associated with N.C. State University won national awards recently at the National Agricultural Alumni and Development Association’s annual conference in Lubbock, Texas. 

Jul 21, 2011

Good North Carolina news

The race is on to have the economy of the future, which will deliver jobs and prosperity. And N.C. Cooperative Extension economist Mike Walden says that some statistics suggest that North Carolina is doing well in this race.