Author: Dee Shore

May 12, 2011

N.C. State gets boost for cabbage research

Using an extensive cabbage germplasm collection given to N.C. State University by Monsanto Co., scientists expect to develop new and improved varieties to increase demand for cabbage and expand production in North Carolina. 

May 12, 2011

The man-cession

'Man-cession' is a play on the words man and recession, because this recession has apparently hurt men much more than women. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden gives some statistics and then the reasons why. 

May 11, 2011

Commercial real estate comes back

After the residential real estate market crashed a couple of years ago, many were worried about the other real estate shoe dropping. That is, there was concern that the commercial real estate market would also plunge. But things are much better now with this important part of our economy, says N.C. State University economist Mike Walden. 

May 10, 2011

Caitlin Lowe: Off to great places

When Caitlin Lowe came to N.C. State University four years ago, she never imagined the places she’d go or how those travels would influence her future. But now, with her head full of brains and her shoes full of feet, as Dr. Seuss would put it, the graduating senior is off to graduate school with the determination to make a difference when it comes to agricultural policy and international development. 

May 10, 2011

The surging South

One economist recently said that people equal power when it comes to business and commerce. When we look at how different regions of the country have changed in population during recent decades, what does this say about the economic clout of those regions? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden weighs in. 

May 9, 2011

Is inflation really 10 percent?

There’s a new study that suggests the main inflation gauge, the consumer price index, is understating the real inflation rate by showing a 5 or 6 percent annual rate. This study says the real annual inflation rate is near 10 percent. Is the report correct? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

May 6, 2011

How will we cope with gas prices

We’re already beginning to see consumers change their behaviors in response to high gas prices. Mainly, says N.C. State University economist Mike Walden, our major strategy is to buy less. 

May 5, 2011

Government versus the market

A major plan was recently released that would significantly reduce both the federal deficit and debt. How is this accomplished? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

May 4, 2011

When will the Fed shift?

The Federal Reserve has been doing its part to boost the economy by keeping key interest rates low and printing money. But some say the Fed will eventually have to shift away from this policy. Why would they do this, and what would it mean? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains. 

May 3, 2011

North Carolina jobs

The general economy and the job market have been improving very modestly in North Carolina. What kind of jobs have recently been created? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds.