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May 8, 2012

Leaving the workforce

There’s an argument stating the official unemployment rate understates true unemployment because it doesn’t account for people who have simply stopped looking for work and, therefore, aren’t counted as jobless. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden considers whether this argument has merit. 

May 7, 2012

USDA Under Secretary to help launch Produce Ped’lers program

U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary Kevin Concannon will be on hand in Goldsboro Wednesday for the launch of an innovative program designed to get fresh, local produce into city neighborhoods with limited access to fresh food. 

May 7, 2012

Cost of raising a child

Each year the government develops updated estimates of the cost of raising a child from birth to age 18. New numbers are out, and N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains what they show. 

May 4, 2012

CALS faculty members recognized by Alumni Association, Office of Outreach and Extension

Five College of Agriculture and Life Sciences faculty members are winners of 2012 North Carolina State University Alumni Association faculty awards. 

May 4, 2012

Military youth, Wolfpack baseball team celebrate together

As N.C. State University’s baseball team took to the field against Duke University on April 28, military youth and their families -- representing all branches of North Carolina’s military -- were on hand to participate in the third annual Military Appreciation Day Baseball Game. 

May 4, 2012

Unfunded liabilities

There’s some serious concern about this $16 trillion national debt, but some say the reported debt is only a relatively small part of the government’s future commitments. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains. 

May 3, 2012

Debt and interest rates

By one measure the national debt has tripled during the last 15 years. Although there certainly is concern about this trend, there doesn’t seem to be a rush to deal with the issue. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses why. 

May 2, 2012

Three federal budget trends

The federal budget creates a lot of discussion and controversy. It’s a very complicated document, with all federal spending totaling over $3.5 trillion. But are there trends within the federal budget that will help us understand some of the issues? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

May 1, 2012

CALS students, faculty, alumnus among 2012 GSD honorees

On April 25, the N.C. State University chapter of Gamma Sigma Delta, the Honor Society of Agriculture, recognized academic achievement and contributions to agriculture. 

May 1, 2012

The $2 billion team

A group of investors recently agreed to pay around $2 billion for the Los Angeles Dodgers. This is a record payment for any pro-sports team anywhere in the world. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden considers how investors can ever hope to recover their money.