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Oct 17, 2013

Who’s not participating in the labor force?

The percentage of American adults in the labor force has steadily declined over the last decade. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains this trend. 

Oct 16, 2013

Why are corporations holding so much cash?

Corporations have record amounts of cash on hand. What's going on? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains. 

Oct 15, 2013

4-H science day inspires would-be map makers

A group of Johnston County 4-H’ers turned out at the county livestock arena last week, but they weren’t showing cattle or goats. The group was one of many across the country that gathered for 4-H National Youth Science Day activities. 

Oct 15, 2013

Who’s gained the most?

For some economic sectors, the stock market has been bumpier in recent years. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains. 

Oct 14, 2013

2013-2014 CALS Distinguished Alumni, Outstanding Alumni honored

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has announced Dr. Edward Carroll Joyner and Dr. Ram Badan Singh as its 2013-2014 Distinguished Alumni. 

Oct 14, 2013

N.C. Cooperative Extension is ‘go-to’ agency for disaster information

N.C. Cooperative Extension has a long history of helping citizens prepare for and recover from natural disasters. And recently the organization was recognized as one of five go-to extension organizations when it comes to disaster preparation. 

Oct 14, 2013

Underwater mortgages float to the top

N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains what has happened to underwater mortgages, mortgage loans that exceed the value of the home the mortgage financed. 

Oct 11, 2013

YOU DECIDE: How does government size impact the economy?

How does the size of government affect the economy? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses this controversial issue. 

Oct 11, 2013

The declining labor share

Statistics show the share of income earned by companies being paid to workers has been declining for several decades. Is it just that companies don’t have to pay workers as much as they use to? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden talks about what's going on. 

Oct 10, 2013

Former 4-H’er and N.C. State staffer to lead UNC Staff Assembly

Susan Saunders Colby (BA, BS PRTM, ’85, MPRTM, ’12) first visited N.C. State University as a 4-H'er and decided then she wanted to be a student here. Now working with the N.C. State PGA Golf Management Program, she will soon assume the role of chair of the UNC Staff Assembly representing over 27,000 UNC System staff members to UNC System President Tom Ross.