With contributions from Melissa Tomblin, Executive Director of The Lighthouse Beacon Foundation In our previous blog series on unemployment, we looked at some of the challenges facing those unable to find work in Kentucky. One of these challenges was seeking qualifications for a particular job. In a world where technology is so present, jobs in […]
With contributions from Jared Arnett This month, we have defined unemployment and examined the policies that aim to reduce it. This has allowed us to gain a better understanding of this measure of economic prosperity and how our legislation shapes it. Last week, we explored the perspective of communities facing high rates of unemployment and
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With contributions from Jimmy Horn This month, we have discussed the statistics on unemployment- the number of people who are looking for work but cannot find it- as well as the policies that aim to minimize it. Now, we will focus more on the stories of individuals and communities who have been affected by unemployment.
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Hello and welcome back to this month’s blog series on unemployment. Moving on from last week’s exploration into the data and statistics, this week’s focus is on public policy. In this blog, we will explore policies that aim to decrease unemployment. Decreasing Unemployment: A Mathematical Perspective Last week, we explored the data on Kentucky’s unemployment
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With contributions from Danna Barnett Welcome to the first segment of our first monthly blog series! This week we are breaking down on of the most commonly cited- and misunderstood- economic indicators: the unemployment rate. Throughout the month of April, we will analyze the unemployment rate from several different angles. We will also gain different
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By Colin Horn with contributions from Jeremy Clevinger Welcome back to Colin Horn For KY ! This is a place for Kentuckians, business owners, and policy-makers to discuss both the strengths of our commonwealth and how we can make it economically stronger. A primary aim of this blog is to help people turn ideas into
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Colin Horn For KY is a place of advocacy and awareness for the people of Kentucky and their economic wellbeing. Blogs on this site will place a spotlight on Kentuckians, their businesses, and the impact that they are making on countless individuals around the globe. Goals Impact Awareness People of Kentucky Advocacy Economic Health of
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