Author: Dee Shore

Jun 2, 2011

Spending versus austerity

People are still looking to Washington for guidance on the economy, but Washington seems to be unsure what the next step should be. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses what the debate is about. 

Jun 1, 2011

On-farm research yields profit-saving results for Bertie producer

When it comes to growing crops like peanuts, cotton, corn and soybeans, knowing the latest research-based recommendations can mean the difference between making a profit or racking up losses. And there’s no faster way of getting that information, says Bertie County farmer Joey Baker, than by having researchers conduct trials on your farm. 

Jun 1, 2011

A signal of tightening

When Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke held the first-ever press conference by a sitting head of the nation’s central bank, did he hint of the Fed's next moves? 

May 31, 2011

Good bubbles

Investment bubbles like the ones in technology and residential real estate can burst and lead to a recession. But some economists think there are good aspects to investment bubbles. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains. 

May 30, 2011

Home prices and inflation

In today’s Economic Perspective, N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains how home prices figure into the calculation of inflation. 

May 27, 2011

Who’s buying oil?

We hear much about foreign countries driving up the price of oil due to their increased purchases.  N.C. State University economist Mike Walden gives some statistics on this trend. “Well… 

May 26, 2011

Using more cash

There are a number of ways we can pay for things -- from credit cards, to debit cards, to checks, to cash. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden outlines how these payment methods have shifted in recent years, especially during the recession. 

May 25, 2011

Housing isn't helping

Although the economy -- especially the job market -- has been improving, it’s not been gaining fast enough to satisfy most people. Have economists figured out why the sluggish growth is occurring? N.C. State University’s Mike Walden weighs in. 

May 24, 2011

Easing inflation

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke recently said he thought the big jumps in inflation we’ve had in the last few months are just temporary. But, as N.C. State University economist Mike Walden points out, this doesn’t necessarily mean that Bernanke expects gas and food prices to drop. 

May 23, 2011

Losing first place

An international organization recently predicted that China would surpass the United States as the world’s largest economy in just five years. Is this cause for worry? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds.