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Aug 2, 2012

Labor shares

The battle between man and machine is a longstanding one. And it appears to be flaring up again. What’s the latest chapter in this epic? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Aug 1, 2012

Two scholarships available for energy conference

North Carolina Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program/Southern SARE is providing scholarships to send two N.C. Cooperative Extension agents to the North Central Carbon, Energy and Climate Conference, September 26-28 at Michigan State University's Kellogg Biological Station. 

Aug 1, 2012

Changing oil imports

It’s likely oil will continue to be the mainstay of our energy source for at least the next couple of decades. One issue has always been our country’s reliance on foreign oil. But N.C. State University economist Mike Walden says this is beginning to change. 

Jul 31, 2012

The wealth of nations

The book “The Wealth of Nations” is one of the most famous economics volumes ever written. But when we take the title literally and look at what really composes national wealth, what do we see? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Jul 30, 2012

Inaugural Horticultural Science Summer Institute is an activity-packed success

This summer, 15 high-school sophomores and juniors found out what it’s like to study horticultural science at N.C. State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 

Jul 30, 2012

NC 4-H'ers compete in forestry invitational

Four North Carolina 4-H'ers and their coach were among youth from 15 states competing in the 33rd National 4-H Forestry Invitational, held July 22-26 in West Virginia. Teams from Tennessee, Alabama and New York placed first, second and third, respectively. 

Jul 30, 2012

State recession recoveries

Economies vary from state to state, and so it should not be surprising that states have progressed at different rates in the recovery from the recession. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden takes a look at what factors seem to be related to states’ progress. 

Jul 27, 2012

What’s wrong with the economy?

This was the year the economy was supposed to hit its stride and to really begin to pull out of the hole dug during the recession. But instead the opposite has happened. The economy has slowed and is dangerously close to another recession. What happened? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Jul 26, 2012

N.C. State Turfgrass Field Day is Aug. 8

Experts from North Carolina State University will discuss a range of topics related to growing and maintaining turfgrass Wednesday, Aug. 8, at the annual Turfgrass Field Day. 

Jul 26, 2012

Student debt

The one type of debt that has continued to rise during the recession is debt from student loans. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses the trend.