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Unemployment, Underemployment, Full Employment & Maximum Employment
We’ve all heard about the unemployment rate, especially during Covid. The U.S. unemployment rate was 4.8% in September of this year. Prior to the pandemic it was 3.5%. There has definitely been improvement since the pandemic high of Florida’s unemployment rate is currently 4.9% and was 3.2% prior to the pandemic.
Call It Working From Home or Remote Work, It's Here to Stay
At least for a few more years according to numerous entities reporting on the subject. Flexjobs reports the US Census Bureau and the Bureau of Labor Statistics data analysis showed 4.7 million people, about 3.4% of the US workforce, were already working remotely before Covid 19 hit.
Florida, Here They Come
According to Florida’s Office of Economic and Demographic Research, our state grew by an estimated 329,717 new residents between April 2020 and April 2021. Move.org reports Florida was the No. 1 destination for relocating Americans in 2020.
Acronyms Can Affect Economic Development
In an ever-changing, increasingly complex world, it's more important than ever that our nation's youth are prepared to bring knowledge and skills to solve problems, make sense of information, and know how to gather and evaluate evidence to make decisions. These are the kinds of skills that students develop in science, technology, engineering, and math, including computer science—disciplines collectively known as STEM/CS.
Inflation, Cost of Living, Unemployment and Economic Development
These days it seems that nearly everyone has an opinion about the state of our nation’s economy, and the subject of inflation is at the forefront of these debates. The administration tells us there is no inflation. On the other hand the Federal Reserve says it’s just temporary. It does make you wonder how both can be true.
Is Big Tech A Threat to Economic Development?
Amazon has now surpassed Walmart as the nation’s leading retailer, purchasing more than 100 companies since its inception. They own portions of many other companies and have plans to purchase more in the future. It seems like they sell everything. We are addicted to ordering from Amazon due to low prices, vast choices and fast delivery.
History - Why It is Important to Economic Development
Why is history important to economic development? History is part of what creates a sense of place. You will often here that phrase in economic development. A community wants their place to be a desirable destination.
Borders, Immigration and Economic Development
Borders are organizational tools, aren’t they? Countries are defined by their borders on the map. They are also defined by their laws, government leaders at all levels and often language and culture. Governments control their borders and protect their borders.
Safe Neighborhoods and Economic Development
Safe neighborhoods and economic development are closely connected, as reducing violent crime through programs like Project Safe Neighborhoods fosters a stable environment for businesses and communities to thrive.
The Family & Economic Development
What does the family have to do with economic development? I will answer that question, but please bear with me for a moment. During this, very different, Christmas season, it is even more important to value and cherish our families.