UNC economist: More people joining labor force is key to a ‘soft landing’ for economy
The pace of job growth slowed in August but labor force participation increased. That’s good news, says UNC-CH economist.
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Greg Brown
North Carolina & race to be No. 1: Is it really best to be ranked at top?
Last month our home state of North Carolina was named “America’s Top State for Business” by CNBC (see the full ranking here). It wasn’t long after when some commentators pointed out that Oxfam had named N.C. the worst state for workers in its most recent rankings. What’s going on? Let’s take a look.
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Kenan Institute’s Frontiers of Entrepreneurship event is now virtual, due to virus ‘surge’
The Kenan Institute is moving its conference to an all-virtual format.
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Economists find likes, dislikes, in state’s new economic development plan
The North Carolina Department of Commerce published a strategic plan for economic development earlier this month, envisioning a future where North Carolina is first in talent. WRAL TechWire asked economists for their responses to the plan.
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