Author: Dee Shore

Apr 18, 2011

Condition of the housing market

The housing market has struggled for several years now, and N.C. State University economist Mike Walden says we may have reached a bottom. 

Apr 15, 2011

Melton, Schwab tapped for Extension posts

Dr. Tom Melton and Sheri Schwab have been named North Carolina Cooperative Extension associate directors, effective Monday April 18. 

Apr 15, 2011

Business taxes and economic growth

North Carolina doesn't yet have a state budget for 2011-12, but we do know one element that will likely be included: The governor and the House and Senate leaders are in favor of lowering the state’s corporate income tax rate. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains what this could do for the economy. 

Apr 14, 2011

Price versus cost

The terms price and cost are often used interchangeably in conversations about economics and business. But, as N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains, they don't really mean the same thing. 

Apr 14, 2011

Brittany Vontz: A scholar and an athlete

Senior biological sciences major Brittany Vontz is an award-winning scholar and gymnast. Because of help she's received in overcoming numerous injuries, Vontz is planning a career in physical therapy. 

Apr 13, 2011

Competitive industries

Economists say one way to look at the competitive strength of a country is to see what kinds of products that country sells to world buyers. When we do this for the United States, what does it tell us? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Apr 12, 2011

Is household wealth improving?

The Federal Reserve recently released a quarterly report on household wealth. Is it improving? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Apr 11, 2011

Landscape field day is May 18

The 2011 Landscape Professional Field Day takes place at the JC Raulston Arboretum on N.C. State University's campus in Raleigh. University researchers and Extension specialists will discuss weed management, insect problems and pruning techniques. 

Apr 11, 2011

Costs of flying

As with many things, the cost of flying is going up. Obviously it takes fuel to fly planes, so is it higher oil and jet fuel costs that are pushing up airline ticket prices? N.C. Cooperative Extension economist Mike Walden weighs in. 

Apr 8, 2011

Is the economic recovery normal?

By some measures the economy is improving, but by others it is still struggling. Are we seeing a normal sequence of events after the terrible recession we’ve been through? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds.