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Stories related to the economics department.

Feb 14, 2017

Why Union Membership is Down but Favorability is Up

Walter Wessels, professor of economics in the NC State Poole College of Management, comments on the state of unions in this article about union membership. The article discusses the seemingly contradictory…

Feb 10, 2017

Students Jump Start Careers

The Spring 2017 Poole College career fair was a day of rapid interviewing for 800+ students.
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Feb 8, 2017

Poole College Students Achieve Dean’s List Status

Dean's List students recognized for exceptional effort and dedication

Feb 3, 2017

What’s in Store for Retail in the Era of 45?

Retail Systems Research posted an overview of the “retail ramifications from immigration orders” issued this year. “The consensus seems that the fashion and luxury sectors will feel pain first,” the author states.…
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Jan 30, 2017

Free Tax Return Assistance Available for 2017 Tax Season

Poole College accounting students complete training, ready to help with online tax return forms for those earning less than $64,000

Jan 23, 2017

Economics Professors Help Wake County Public School System

Three economics professors helped take the headache out of the WCPSS magnet application process.

Jan 15, 2017

NC State Professors Improve Wake County Magnet Application Process

Three NC State University economics professors are credited with helping making it easier for Wake County parents to apply for the magnet schools they want their children to attend. Following…
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Dec 19, 2016

Poole College honors nearly 450 graduates at December Commencement Ceremony

Over 400 graduates celebrated the completion of their studies and became Poole College alumni. Students reflected on their time at NC State and prepare to Think and Do throughout their careers.
Photo of new Poole College faculty and those who advanced to new roles

Sep 13, 2016

Poole College welcomes 11 new faculty members, announces promotions

Poole College students have been meeting our new faculty members this semester. The 11 who joined the college bring more than 200 years' experience in teaching, research and business.

Aug 26, 2016

Economists See Ride-hailing Industry as Ripe for Competition

Hear what economists have to say about the popular taxi service Uber Technologies Inc.’s operations in China and the growing competition. Stephen Margolis, economist and anti-trust expert at Poole College was…