Econ 051: Lenoir County

Economics 051: The Economics of North Carolina

Lenoir County

Lenoir County is centrally located in eastern NC approximately 75 miles east of Raleigh (our state’s capital) and 75 miles west of Morehead City (on the Atlantic Coast). The county is a blend of agriculture and manufacturing. Lenoir County has three incorporated municipalities: Kinston is the county seat, LaGrange lies approximately 10 miles west of Kinston, and Pink Hill is approximately 15 miles south of Kinston.

Background.

Challenges in creating employment.

Randy Smith: tobacco farmer and hog grower.

Specific questions that the class can choose to address.

the role of seasonal workers in agriculture.
the possibilities of "green employment": expansion of green technology.
the employment-creation potential of the Global TransPark.
the design of training programs to prepare workers for high-tech jobs.