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Feb 13, 2014

Is the health-care sector slowing?

For decades one sector we could count on for growth was health care. But today there are some signs that that is changing. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains what's happening. 

Feb 12, 2014

Research to focus on redhorse, Pee Dee River

Scientists from N.C. State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences will lead an effort to better understand the impact that changes in habitat and water quality are having on fish,… 

Feb 12, 2014

Big trade-offs

Many people mistakenly think economics is solely about helping people or businesses make more money. But, as N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains, economics actually focuses on using resources to achieve goals, whatever those goals may be. 

Feb 11, 2014

Signaling

Sometimes it takes a long time to get to know someone at work, in school and even in personal relationships. But people have developed ways to speed this process, says N.C. State University economist Mike Walden. 

Feb 10, 2014

Innovation impacts

President Barrack Obama recently came to North Carolina State University to announce a new electronic center for the campus. The president said the discoveries and inventions this center will develop will be key to improving the economy and standards of living. And N.C. State University economist Mike Walden says the president is "absolutely correct." 

Feb 7, 2014

Thick and thin markets

Most of us would rather have more options for any decision we have to make. But having so many options can delay decision-making. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses what economists have to say about the impact and importance of the number and range of decision-making options that people have. 

Feb 6, 2014

Dueling unemployment rates

Whenever the monthly jobless rates are released, there is criticism. The complaints are because the widely quoted rate does not include jobless workers who have stopped looking for work. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discuesses why this doesn't pose a problem. 

Feb 5, 2014

Sales taxes and the internet

There is an ongoing debate about sales taxes and whether they should be applied to online sales as well as to sales at traditional stores. To what degree does this matter when it comes to how people shop? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden answers. 

Feb 4, 2014

The oil market turned around

Oil exploration and production in the United States is on the rise. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden shares facts on how this has changed the balance of producing domestic oil production versus importing oil. 

Feb 3, 2014

Importance of first-time home buyers

The good news is that the housing market is recovering, but the bad news is that many are not yet convinced the recovery is sustainable. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses what's causing the doubt.