News

Oct 3, 2012

Sales

Most people like the idea of buying things at bargain prices. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden takes a look at why sales occur – and whether they always bring real savings. 

Oct 2, 2012

Internship aids defense plant workers

For people Mary Kathryn Fletcher’s age, the cold war is a somewhat abstract historical term, but Fletcher came face-to-face with an element of that period of American history during a summer internship. 

Oct 2, 2012

Career Expo 2012 gives students a head start in job market connections

“Make a Life--Make a Living--Make a Difference” was the theme as CALS Career Expo 2012 welcomed more than 1,000 students to its annual career fair Sept. 27 at N.C. State University. 

Oct 2, 2012

Getting ahead

With first the recession and now very sluggish economic growth, people are understandably focused on improving the economy. How do we do this? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Oct 1, 2012

JCRA celebrates special anniversary, new Lath House, leadership award

New College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Dean Richard H. Linton joined the festivities Sept. 21 as more than 200 gardening enthusiasts and supporters of the JC Raulston Arboretum gathered for an evening of special arboretum celebrations. 

Oct 1, 2012

Negative interest rates

Some investors in Europe are actually earning negative interest rates on their investments. How can this happen? And what does it mean? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains. 

Sep 28, 2012

YOU DECIDE: What divides our economic views?

Economic issues are front and center in this year's political campaigns, and candidates have differing views on economic solutions. Mike Walden discusses four important economic issues. 

Sep 28, 2012

Spending time

Time and money are our two major resources. A new government report was just released that shows how parents use their time. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden gives the highlights. 

Sep 27, 2012

Conference helps ag agents hone skills

For Cooperative Extension agricultural agents, keeping skills current and being informed about the industry issues of the day are key to doing the job well. This summer, 64 agricultural agents from around the state came to Raleigh for N.C. Cooperative Extension’s seventh Livestock/Forage/Field Crop Agent Training Conference. 

Sep 27, 2012

Raleigh is back

Local job numbers were just released, and there’s reason for those in the Raleigh area to celebrate. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains.