News

Jul 15, 2013

The science degree gap

Experts see significant job growth opportunities in the future in the sciences, which includes engineering, computer programming and even machinery repair. But these same experts question whether the U.S. is training enough individuals to take these jobs. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden reflects on what the statistics suggest. 

Jul 12, 2013

PHHI Extension partnership lands $425,000 in grants

The North Carolina Cooperative Extension component of N.C. State University’s Plants for Human Health Institute (PHHI), in partnership with the university’s Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, has secured more than $400,000 in funding through two major grant programs to assist the state’s growers and agricultural operations in 2013. 

Jul 12, 2013

Improved competitiveness

As the national economy makes a comeback, domestic businesses are looking over their shoulder at foreign companies who want to take a chunk of the big U.S. market. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden comments on whether U.S. companies in a position to compete effectively. 

Jul 11, 2013

Land speculation

N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses the ups and downs of land and housing prices and how these gyrations have impacted the economy over time. 

Jul 10, 2013

4-H’ers try their hands at spoken word poetry

During 4-H Congress last month, 4-H'ers worked with the Sacrificial Poets of Chapel Hill to read and perform poems about their lives. Read and hear more about the 4-H poetry slam. 

Jul 10, 2013

Trade, technology and towns

N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses how the lowering of trade barriers and information technology have impacted different parts of the country. 

Jul 9, 2013

Late blight is early again this year

Late blight, a serious disease of tomatoes and potatoes, has been confirmed in North Carolina, according to N.C. State University's Plant Disease and Insect Clinic and two Cooperative Extension plant pathology specialists. 

Jul 9, 2013

North Carolina revenue rebound

The North Carolina economy went through some very lean economic years during the recession, which had a very adverse impact on state tax revenues. N.C. State University economist discusses how the improving economy has impacted state taxes. 

Jul 8, 2013

Social Security and Medicare update

N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses the latest report from the trustees of the Social Security and Medicare programs. 

Jul 5, 2013

YOU DECIDE: What ails North Carolina’s economy?

The North Carolina economy is really two economies, urban and rural. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains why this urban/rural divide may be the greatest economic challenge the state faces.