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Economic Perspective: Income Challenges on the Farm

Economic Perspective

NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Jun 20, 2018

Economic Perspective: The Next Recession

After a recent survey, when do members of the National Association of Business Economists think the next recession could be? 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Jun 13, 2018

Economic Perspective: Alternative Unemployment Rates

The unemployment rate is often cited as a measure of economic health, but did you know there are multiple ways of measuring a society's unemployment? 
Downtown Raleigh, east of campus.

Jun 8, 2018

You Decide: How Will the Workforce Change?

With the improvements in automation and artificial intelligence, the workforce faces new challenges. How will the workforce change and adapt with evolving technology? 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Jun 6, 2018

Economic Perspective: Is There Hope for Controlling Health Care Costs?

With rising health care costs ever present, is there work being done in other fields that could mitigate some of the rising prices? 
NC State belltower on a sunny day

Jun 4, 2018

Corn Basis Determines Impact of Out-of-state Corn on Animal Ag Profits

In this NC State Economist, we discuss using corn basis to calculate changes in the transportation cost of importing corn into North Carolina, and take a look forward at possible steps to preserve the vitality of North Carolina’s animal agriculture industry – the largest segment of our $84 billion agricultural economy. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

May 30, 2018

Economic Perspective: A Widening Trade Deficit

The country's trade deficit has been widening it recent years. What's factors are behind this? 
Late afternoon sun paints the downtown Raleigh skyline.

May 25, 2018

You Decide: Is It Time for a Mileage Tax?

Revenue from the gas tax has taken a hit with improved fuel-efficiency and electric vehicles. Is it time to find alternatives to cover road maintenance? 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

May 14, 2018

Economic Perspective: The Key to Faster Economic Growth

The two biggest factors in a nation's economic growth are labor supply and labor productivity. What can be done to influence these factors? 
Aerial view of Belltower and downtown Raleigh to the east of campus.

May 11, 2018

You Decide: Is There a Solution for the Generational Clash?

Many experts see an emerging "generational clash" over how public resources should be allocated. What does this mean? 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

May 7, 2018

Economic Perspective: Income Challenges on the Farm

Less than two percent of workers are employed as farmers, and most of us aren’t aware of the frequent ups and downs of farm income. Where are we today in this income cycle?