Author: Dee Shore

Apr 8, 2013

Paying taxes

It’s tax-filing time, so there’s much talk about that old adage, “There’s nothing certain except death and taxes.” But some say this adage isn’t true for everyone – that many people actually pay no taxes. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden takes a look at what the numbers show. 

Apr 7, 2013

Farming the forest: CALS expert helps landowners grow crops beneath the trees

For property owners looking to find ways to earn money from their forested land, forest farming can be a promising alternative – or addition – to harvesting the trees. And for years, Dr. Jeanine Davis has been helping these landowners make the most of that promise. 

Apr 5, 2013

North Carolina’s economic prospects

The recession hit North Carolina hard, and the recovery has been modest. But, as N.C. State University economist Mike Walden points out, there are bright spots on the economic horizon. 

Apr 4, 2013

How bad was it?

American economists are still trying to assess and understand what we now call the Great Recession. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses an astonishing number related to that recession. 

Apr 3, 2013

What’s behind the slow job recovery?

Although jobs have been increasing in the past two years, by most measures, the gains have been modest. N.C. State University’s Mike Walden explains the reasons economists give for the slow recovery. 

Apr 2, 2013

Frugal young people

The recession and slow recovery have forced American households to tighten their belts and reign in their spending and borrowing, but has any group taken on this behavior more avidly than others? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Apr 1, 2013

Chinese tourism

Tourism is big business in the world, nation and here in North Carolina. When someone visits our state’s many tourist attractions, they create income, jobs, spending and tax revenue. Today, there’s an increased focused on tourists from China, says N.C. State University economist Mike Walden. 

Mar 29, 2013

Green jobs

The public has shown increased interest in preserving the environment and related jobs, broadly called “green jobs.” N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains what these jobs are and how many of them exist. 

Mar 28, 2013

Fed worries

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke recently testified before Congress about the Fed’s policies to support the economy. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses what Bernanke had to say. 

Mar 27, 2013

Japan joins the club

Among the major economic powers of the world, Japan has perhaps suffered the most in recent years. There was the horrible tsunami and nuclear disaster, but Japan’s growth rate has been struggling for years, too. But as N.C. Cooperative Extension specialist Mike Walden points out, Japan is about to try something new when it comes to the economy.