News

Sep 20, 2011

Who over-reached?

With the benefit of hindsight we can see that many home buyers 5 to 10 years ago guessed wrong on their home purchase. They bought homes assuming the value would continue rising, but that didn't happen. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden profiles some of those who had their homes go into foreclosure.

Sep 19, 2011

New taxes

Some people say the way to improve the economy is to lower taxes. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden highlights new taxes on the horizon that could cause concern for these people.

Sep 16, 2011

YOU DECIDE: Is demography driving economics?

Is demography the forest that is our economic future, and is this demographic forest being obscured by a thicket of other economic issues? Mike Walden explains.

Sep 16, 2011

Technology, education and pay

Two big drivers of salaries in the past couple of decades have been education and technology. But do education and technology always work together in increasing what someone earns? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds.

Sep 15, 2011

Core inflation

Each month two different inflation rates are released by the government. One is the total inflation rate, and the other is the so-called core rate, which excludes price changes for food and energy. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains why we track inflation without including food and energy prices.

Sep 15, 2011

Brett Williams: Making her mark on stage

Aspiring exotic animal specialist and CALS zoology major Brett Williams discusses her experiences as an award-winning actress with University Theatre.

Sep 14, 2011

Zoology grad is WVU dentistry school dean

Dr. David Felton has an international reputation as a clinician, an educator and a researcher.

Sep 14, 2011

JC Raulston Arboretum presents two hands-on programs for kids

“Natural Wrappers: From Tiny Seeds to Giant Trees” and “Superhero Plants” will be offered in late September.

Sep 14, 2011

Eastern Carolina Organics supports 10% Campaign

Since July 2010, the 10% Campaign has recorded more than $7.6 million that North Carolina consumers and businesses have spent on food produced locally. A big share of those dollars can be attributed to one business: Eastern Carolina Organics of Pittsboro.

Sep 14, 2011

The biggest debtors

The size of our national debt and what to do about it are big issues. Are these problems confined to the United States? Or do other countries have issues with their national debt? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds.