Dee Shore

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. 

May 2, 2011

Textiles competes

You have to look no further than North Carolina to see the impact of international competition on an industry. Our state was once the world’s center of textile and apparel production, and now much of that production has gone to foreign countries. But a rebound may be taking place. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains. 

May 2, 2011

'Dr. Oz Show' to feature N.C. State prof

N.C. State University food scientist Dr. Mary Ann Lila is set to appear on TV’s The Dr. Oz Show on Thursday May 5. She will discuss the multifaceted protection from cancer and other diseases that blueberries provide. 

Apr 29, 2011

Back to pre-boom

As the economy slowly improves. economists and others are interested in how fast many economic measures return to pre-recessionary level. One economic statistic has now returned to its pre-recessionary level -- and then some. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains. 

Apr 29, 2011

Innovative civics program earns state award

A North Carolina 4-H program in Cabarrus County was one of nine programs recently honored by the N.C. Association of County Commissioners. Earlier, the Cabarrus 4-H Citizenship Focus program earned 4-H agent Heather Jones the N.C. Center for Voter Education’s Outstanding Citizen Award for 2011. 

Apr 28, 2011

Chandler Walker: Biomedical researcher in the making

One of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' top students, Chandler Walker, says N.C. State University has taught her how to be a scientist and put her on the path toward a biomedical research career. 

Apr 28, 2011

Did we really pay down on debt?

Government statistics show household debt fell by over $600 billion since the start of the recession. But how much of this was involuntary debt reduction due to foreclosures and bankruptcies? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden answers. 

Apr 27, 2011

Suffering with gas prices

There are some things most of us have to buy, and there are others we can take or leave. I would think gas fits into the first category. What does this mean in terms of which households suffer the most when gas prices rise? 

Apr 26, 2011

Hemlines and the economy

There is an old adage that says there is a relationship between women’s fashion and the economy. Hemlines rise when the economy improves and they fall when the economy sinks. Host Mary Walden asks her husband, N.C. State University economist Mike Walden, three questions: Why would this occur? Is it true? And can she get some new clothes out of this?