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Nov 5, 2013

Firm size and the recession

The recession hurt virtually every household and every business in the country. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden considers which businesses were hurt the most. 

Nov 4, 2013

Extended jobless benefits and unemployment

A debate about unemployment benefits' impact on the unemployment level has raged for a long time. Some worry that providing longer periods of benefits discourages recipients from looking for jobs and causes the unemployment rate to be higher. N.C. State University economist MIke Walden explains what some newly published research has to say on the topic. 

Nov 1, 2013

Government and the economy

The recent federal government shutdown has revived debates about the impact of the government's size on the economy. One side says larger government gets in the way of the economy and slows growth. But another viewpoint argues government spending is vital to keep the economy growing improving lives and insuring fairness. N.C. State University economist explores what research tells us about the topic. 

Oct 31, 2013

Information overload

N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses information management and how to avoid information overload. 

Oct 30, 2013

The importance of labor mismatch

N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains why many economists think a mismatch between labor demand and supply is responsible for relatively high unemployment. 

Oct 29, 2013

Tracking consumer spending

Concern has been expressed about the lack of strong sales growth for retail outlets, but N.C. State University economist isn't particularly worried. 

Oct 28, 2013

Horticultural scientist explores tomato flavor

Consumers value garden-fresh flavor when it comes to tomatoes, but such flavor isn't always available on grocery store shelves year-round. Recently published research from N.C. State University scientist Dilip Panthee and colleagues aims to change that. 

Oct 28, 2013

Trends for basic prices

N.C. State University economist Mike Walden speculates on whether prices for raw materials are likely to head up or down. 

Oct 25, 2013

A different textile industry

Textile production and employment have been in a downward spiral in North Carolina for 30 years, but N.C. State University economist Mike Walden says there's some hope for change. 

Oct 25, 2013

YOU DECIDE: Can growth solve our economic problems?

North Carolina is growing economically, but what if the state could grow faster? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden looks at North Carolina's economic growth.