News

Apr 15, 2011

YOU DECIDE: Can good deeds and economics coincide?

Isn't economics about cutthroat competition and profits at all costs? Perhaps not. Mike Walden discusses. 

Apr 15, 2011

Melton, Schwab tapped for Extension posts

Dr. Tom Melton and Sheri Schwab have been named North Carolina Cooperative Extension associate directors, effective Monday April 18. 

Apr 15, 2011

Business taxes and economic growth

North Carolina doesn't yet have a state budget for 2011-12, but we do know one element that will likely be included: The governor and the House and Senate leaders are in favor of lowering the state’s corporate income tax rate. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains what this could do for the economy. 

Apr 14, 2011

CALS students launch Life Sciences Awareness Day

On April 13, groups of College of Agriculture and Life Sciences students gathered to offer fact-filled presentations about their various life sciences curricula, in displays set up on the N.C. State University Brickyard. 

Apr 14, 2011

Price versus cost

The terms price and cost are often used interchangeably in conversations about economics and business. But, as N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains, they don't really mean the same thing. 

Apr 14, 2011

Brittany Vontz: A scholar and an athlete

Senior biological sciences major Brittany Vontz is an award-winning scholar and gymnast. Because of help she's received in overcoming numerous injuries, Vontz is planning a career in physical therapy. 

Apr 13, 2011

Southeast Extension professionals experience Latino immersion in North Carolina

No international borders were crossed, but a recent journey across cultures was an eye-opening and life-changing experience for a group of Extension professionals. A spirit of “bienvenidos” permeated the week, as North Carolina’s Latino community welcomed Extension participants from five southern states for a new professional development program. 

Apr 13, 2011

JC Raulston Arboretum presents “Mayday! Mayday!” program for kids

At the JC Raulston Arboretum’s “Mayday! Mayday! It’s Almost Mother’s Day!” program on Saturday, May 7, children will have an opportunity learn about the gifts of Mother Nature, dance around the May Pole and make a gift for mom. 

Apr 13, 2011

Competitive industries

Economists say one way to look at the competitive strength of a country is to see what kinds of products that country sells to world buyers. When we do this for the United States, what does it tell us? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Apr 12, 2011

Is household wealth improving?

The Federal Reserve recently released a quarterly report on household wealth. Is it improving? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds.