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You Decide: Is Economic Growth Spreading in North Carolina?

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Feb 27, 2025

Paths Cross for Teen Miss Rodeo Winners

NC State students Rachael Martin and Sara Richardson bonded over their passion for horses and agriculture as winners of Teen Miss Rodeo North Carolina. 
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Feb 17, 2025

CALS Competition Teams Level Up Your College Experience

Check out some of CALS competition teams, which provide students with real-world experiences that promote deeper college engagement and community. 
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Feb 11, 2025

Alum Extends Roots to Support Agriculture

CALS alumnus Aaron Blackmon followed his family's roots in agriculture and found his passion as a farmer and livestock Extension agent. 
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Feb 7, 2025

You Decide: What Will Be Next For North Carolina’s Economy?

The North Carolina economy has relied on several industries throughout its history. What's new on the horizon that could shake things up for the state? NC State econimist Mike Walden sheds some light on the future of manufacturing. 
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Jan 10, 2025

You Decide: What Does It Take to ‘Get Ahead’?

How do you get ahead financially and what are the steps you should take to get there? Economist Mike Walden discusses the different paths for setting and reaching your financial goals. 
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Dec 27, 2024

You Decide: Will the DOGE Succeed?

With the proposed DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) zeroing in on federal spending, economist Mike Walden looks at some of the steps the advisory group could recommend to accomplish its goals. 
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Nov 29, 2024

You Decide: Will Prices Decline?

Economist Mike Walden explains how inflation, the prices of goods and services, and workers’ pay rates affect household purchasing power. 
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Nov 15, 2024

You Decide: Is the Economy Passing Its Annual Evaluation?     

Economist Mike Walden explains how we can examine the health of the U.S. economy, using both short- and long-term measurements. 
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Nov 1, 2024

You Decide: How Can Social Security be Saved?

NC State economist Mike Walden examines Social Security and how the U.S. could continue to pay for the national retirement program in the future. 
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Oct 18, 2024

You Decide: Is Economic Growth Spreading in North Carolina?

By Mike Walden North Carolina’s economy has been a powerhouse of growth in recent decades. The state has been recognized by several organizations as one of the top places for…