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Feb 6, 2013

Has revising the tax code already begun?

Leading up to last year’s fiscal cliff deadline there was a debate about limiting tax deductions and exemptions. The debate was part of a larger discussion about making substantial revisions to the federal income tax code. Was anything along these lines included in the final fiscal cliff legislation? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden answers. 

Feb 5, 2013

CALS alum leads international textile company

Marvin Smith, a CALS graduate and CEO of Printcraft INC, is featured in this month's newsletter for the N.C. State University Office of International Affairs. 

Feb 5, 2013

Shadow housing inventory

The housing market registered significant gains in 2012, causing many to proclaim that housing has turned the corner and will continue to improve. But what might be lurking in the economy that could derail this optimistic forecast? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Feb 4, 2013

The virtual university

Information technology has changed so much of our world. Smartphones that almost everyone carries are several times stronger than the first computers we had decades ago. Some think information technology will change the way we obtain education in the future, particularly higher education. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains. 

Feb 1, 2013

Laura Taylor awarded Leopold Fellowship

Dr. Laura Taylor, professor of agricultural and resource economics, has been awarded a Leopold Leadership Fellowship. She one of just 20 environmental researchers in North America to receive the prestigious honor this year. 

Feb 1, 2013

BAE-designed stormwater wetland earns national construction award

The Jack Smith Creek Stormwater Project, one of the largest stormwater retrofits in the state, can capture and treat the runoff from more than 1,000 acres of residential and commercial property. 

Feb 1, 2013

YOU DECIDE: What’s the best “COLA”?

There's a COLA war in progress, and the outcome could have an impact on anyone who is or will in the future receive Social Security payments. Mike Walden discusses. 

Feb 1, 2013

The COLA debate

In the fiscal-cliff discussions, there was a proposal to change the cost-of-living-adjustment formula for Social Security. It wasn’t adopted. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains what that was about. 

Jan 31, 2013

Nominations sought for 2013 Borlaug Award

Nominations are being accepted for the 2013 Norman E. Borlaug Service to Society and Environment Award. Deadline is March 11, and the award will be presented April 16 at the annual Borlaug Lecture. 

Jan 31, 2013

Chinese investments

China now has the second largest economy in the world, second only to ours. What kinds of impact is this having on our economy? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden answers.