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50 Economic Facts And Figures About Kentucky, 2020, Michael Childress
50 Economic Facts And Figures About Kentucky, 2020, Michael Childress
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50 ECONOMIC FACTS AND FIGURES ABOUT KENTUCKY, 2020
Social Determinants Of Health, Center For Business And Economic Research, Gatton College Of Business And Economics, University Of Kentucky
Social Determinants Of Health, Center For Business And Economic Research, Gatton College Of Business And Economics, University Of Kentucky
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What is health? How do we measure the health of a society? Is it merely the clinical outputs of each individual patient or are these numbers impacted by environmental and social factors such as access to healthcare facilities? The answer is yes. Research surrounding health and social services shows a correlation between health outcomes and the environment, calling this junction the Social Determinants of Health (Bradley, et al., 2011; Bradley, et al., 2016; Woolf, et al., 2015). This includes a combination of factors that impact the health of an individual such as: access to food, income, education, physical activity, and …
The Impact Of Education Cascading Through The Economy, Center For Business And Economic Research, Gatton College Of Business And Economics, University Of Kentucky
The Impact Of Education Cascading Through The Economy, Center For Business And Economic Research, Gatton College Of Business And Economics, University Of Kentucky
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Research confirms what common sense suggests, higher levels of education are associated with better economic outcomes like higher wages and lower unemployment. And by improving health, increasing technology use, expanding volunteerism, and reducing public assistance, higher education levels have long-lasting effects on the economy. Eighty years ago, Kentucky's per capita personal income was just over 50% of the U.S. average; today it is just over 80%. Kentucky's educational position has improved significantly over the last twenty-five years, but the state still lags the U.S. in college attainment (23% compared to 30%) and academic achievement gaps continue to mute overall educational …
Kentucky's Innovation Ecosystem, Center For Business And Economic Research, Gatton College Of Business And Economics, University Of Kentucky, Innovation Network For Entrepreneurial Thinking
Kentucky's Innovation Ecosystem, Center For Business And Economic Research, Gatton College Of Business And Economics, University Of Kentucky, Innovation Network For Entrepreneurial Thinking
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Changes in our economy and our society are redefining how we create economic opportunity and build successful enterprises. These changes are compelling critical examinations of how we pursue economic development in Kentucky. Given the importance of young high-growth firms for wage and job growth, it is vital for states, regions, communities, and universities to effectively leverage their assets toward the development of entrepreneurs, creation of startups, and sustaining high-growth enterprises.
50 Economic Facts And Figures About Kentucky, 2014, Center For Business And Economic Research, Gatton College Of Business And Economics, University Of Kentucky
50 Economic Facts And Figures About Kentucky, 2014, Center For Business And Economic Research, Gatton College Of Business And Economics, University Of Kentucky
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