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Apr 25, 2011

Using tax reductions

Often during recessions, the government will cut taxes in hopes households will spend funds and revive the economy. But does this happen? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden weighs in with what research shows. 

Apr 22, 2011

What is TABOR?

The state budget and how to balance it is the most pressing issue facing North Carolina's elected officials, but some say we need to worry also about future budgets and preventing large budget deficits. This, says N.C. State University economist Mike Walden, is what TABOR is all about. 

Apr 21, 2011

Are consumers buying?

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

New money, the modern way

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

More inflation

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

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.