News

Apr 2, 2013

Frugal young people

The recession and slow recovery have forced American households to tighten their belts and reign in their spending and borrowing, but has any group taken on this behavior more avidly than others? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Apr 1, 2013

April is Month of the Military Child

April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to recognize the sacrifices made by military families and their children. To support children whose parents are serving in the military, North Carolina 4-H is a partner in Operation: Military Kids. 

Apr 1, 2013

Brubaker honored for career and service to the state, university and FFA

The career impacts and legacy of former North Carolina Speaker of the House Harold Brubaker were celebrated March 27 at a special event that was also a fund-raiser in support of the North Carolina FFA Foundation. 

Apr 1, 2013

Chinese tourism

Tourism is big business in the world, nation and here in North Carolina. When someone visits our state’s many tourist attractions, they create income, jobs, spending and tax revenue. Today, there’s an increased focused on tourists from China, says N.C. State University economist Mike Walden. 

Mar 29, 2013

YOU DECIDE: Who pays the highest tax rates?

Marginal tax rates can be as high as 70 percent, even for limited-income households. Mike Walden explains the difference between marginal and average tax rates. 

Mar 29, 2013

Green jobs

The public has shown increased interest in preserving the environment and related jobs, broadly called “green jobs.” N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains what these jobs are and how many of them exist. 

Mar 28, 2013

Fed worries

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke recently testified before Congress about the Fed’s policies to support the economy. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses what Bernanke had to say. 

Mar 27, 2013

NC Choices hosts retreat for women in meat industry

A retreat in Chapel Hill May 20-22 will focus on the emerging role of women in the meat industry. The Women Working in the Meat Business Retreat is hosted by NC Choices and sponsored by the Farm Credit Associations of North Carolina. Scholarships are available for women meat producers, meat processors and food professionals from North Carolina. 

Mar 27, 2013

Japan joins the club

Among the major economic powers of the world, Japan has perhaps suffered the most in recent years. There was the horrible tsunami and nuclear disaster, but Japan’s growth rate has been struggling for years, too. But as N.C. Cooperative Extension specialist Mike Walden points out, Japan is about to try something new when it comes to the economy. 

Mar 27, 2013

Forestry advocate delivers Borlaug lecture April 16

Frances Seymour, a long-time advocate for forest preservation, will deliver the 2013 Borlaug Lecture April 16, 3 p.m., at N.C. State University’s Hunt Library Auditorium. Her speech topic is “Forests for Thought – The Dynamic Politics of Tropical Forests, Food Security and Climate Change.”