Apr 21, 2011
Consumer spending accounts for 70 percent of the U.S. economy. Are consumers doing their part to help the economy by spending? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds.
Apr 20, 2011
Some worry that the new money the Federal Reserve has created is beginning to show up in the form of higher prices for food, gas and commodities. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains how the Federal Reserve has created this money.
Apr 19, 2011
Looks like inflation is back. And except in a few areas, it's not looking good, says N.C. State University economist Mike Walden.
Apr 18, 2011
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
Dr. Tom Melton and Sheri Schwab have been named North Carolina Cooperative Extension associate directors, effective Monday April 18.
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
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.
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
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
The Federal Reserve recently released a quarterly report on household wealth. Is it improving? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds.