Dee Shore

Jun 16, 2011

Marybeth Brey: Fishing for answers

Ph.D. student Marybeth Brey is finding new ways to analyze how introduced species change food webs in Lake Norman. Her research won first prize in the natural resources category for N.C. State University's Graduate Student Research Symposium. 

Jun 16, 2011

Consumers reacting

Although many may not realize it, consumers have a lot of power in our economy. In many ways consumers are in the driver’s seat in their decisions about buying. Can consumer’s behavior really have an impact on the economy, for example, on gas prices? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden answers. 

Jun 15, 2011

Money and prices

There’s an old saying in economics that inflation results from too much money chasing too few goods and services. With the Federal Reserve having printed almost $2.5 trillion of currency in the last three years, is this the reason we’re starting to see the inflation rate jump? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden says there's been a lot of debate about this. 

Jun 14, 2011

Dueling inflation measures

People are increasingly worried about inflation, but to know if inflation is a problem we have to be able to accurately measure it. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains various options. 

Jun 13, 2011

The Baltic Dry Index

We’re always looking for indicators of the economic future. One rather good indicator is called the Baltic Dry Index. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains what this simple index is. 

Jun 13, 2011

'Almanac Gardener' resumes on WUNC-TV

“Almanac Gardener” resumes its run on WUNC-TV on June 18. Taking viewers through the finer points of garden planning, maintenance and blooming innovation, the show features Mike Gray and fellow experts from the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service at N.C. State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 

Jun 10, 2011

Renting makes a comeback

Owning a home has long been a part of the American dream, but, of course, home buying has gone through a tremendous financial upheaval in recent years. As a result, are we seeing this part of the American dream change? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Jun 9, 2011

Private and public jobs

We’ve had fairly good job reports in both the nation and North Carolina during the past couple of months. However, one big negative sticks out -- the decline in public-sector jobs. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains what's going on. 

Jun 8, 2011

N.C. Hay Field Day set for July 19

The latest technology and research related to hay production will be the topic of an N.C. State University field day July 19 at the Mountain Research Station in Waynesville. 

Jun 8, 2011

Look for gas prices to drop

Gas prices have begun to fall. Why? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains.