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Feb 3, 2012

An energy game-changer

Energy will continue to be an issue in both the country and the world in coming decades. Is there some energy source or technology on the horizon that might quickly change the energy market? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden says yes -- and it's natural gas. 

Feb 2, 2012

Nobel Laureate, international entrepreneur headline research conference

Nobel Laureate and distinguished MIT professor Dr. Phillip A. Sharp and Juan Enriquez, best-selling author and leading authority on the global impact of life sciences, will headline the conference “Stewards of the Future: Research for Human Health and Global Sustainability” at North Carolina State University. 

Feb 2, 2012

Micropropagation and Repository Unit recognized with McLaughlin Award

N.C. State's Micropropagation and Repository Unit has been recognized with the 2012 Foil McLaughlin Award, which notes work that impacts North Carolina's seed industry. 

Feb 2, 2012

Measuring indebtedness

There has been much concern about the levels of debt held by households, but how exactly do we measure this debt? Are there alternative methods? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden answers. 

Feb 1, 2012

NCDA&CS offers Speakers Bureau

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services is starting a Speakers Bureau to help organizations learn more about agriculture, agribusiness and NCDA&CS, and their importance to the state. 

Feb 1, 2012

Daubert named department head

Dr. Christopher Daubert has been named head of North Carolina State University’s Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences. 

Feb 1, 2012

Big economic issues

The economy will be front and center in this year’s political campaigns. Are there any big economic issues that are at the heart of all the debates we’ll hear? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Jan 31, 2012

Exercise and economics

Does the level of exercise move with the ups and downs of the economy? N.C. State University economist explains a recent study that looked at this question. 

Jan 30, 2012

Facts and fictions about measuring unemployment

Some say that the unemployment rate is based on the number of people qualifying for unemployment compensation and that, therefore, once jobless workers stop collecting unemployment compensation they’re no longer counted as unemployed and, as a result, the real unemployment rate is much higher than the reported rate. But, as N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains, that's not the case. 

Jan 27, 2012

The 10% Campaign receives $5,000 gift from Carolina Farm Credit

Carolina Farm Credit, based in Statesville, has given $5,000 to support the 10% Campaign, a North Carolina initiative designed to encourage consumers to spend 10 percent of their food budget on locally produced foods.