This Community Voices column about tariffs is written by Janet Harrah, the senior director for the Center for Economic Analysis and Development in the Haile College of Business at Northern Kentucky University. Let’s talk about tariffs. Yeah, we know—it’s not exactly dinner table conversation. But here’s the thing: Tariffs affect the prices you pay, the […]
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Here’s what you told us you like (and don’t like) about living in NKY
As journalists, we are out talking to people who live and work in Northern Kentucky every day. We hear about their fears, their hopes and what they love about this area. But at the end of last year, we wanted to find out, on a larger scale, what you, the residents of Northern Kentucky, think […]
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Regional economy’s growth likely to slow in 2025
Northern Kentucky University economist Janet Harrah predicts that Greater Cincinnati’s economy will continue to grow in 2025, albeit at a slower rate than the rest of the United States, due to a housing shortage, a shrinking number of job openings, and a skills gap for specialized roles.
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NKU economist warns of increased prices in Tri-State due to port strike
As thousands of dock workers across more than a dozen U.S. ports walk off the job and strike for better wages and automation protections, many worry the closure of major shipping lanes could lead to higher prices for Americans across the country. Janet Harrah, an economist at NKU Haile College of Business, said it doesn’t […]
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Is homeownership in NKY out of reach?
Written by Janet Harrah, the senior director of the Center for Economic Analysis and Development in the Haile College of Business at Northern Kentucky University Housing affordability has emerged as a critical issue in Northern Kentucky, where home prices continue to outpace wage growth, leaving many residents—especially essential workers—struggling to achieve the American Dream of […]
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New report reveals CBC members’ $17 billion economic impact on Northern Kentucky
A new report published by Northern Kentucky University’s Center for Economic Analysis and Development found that Covington Business Council member organizations have a direct economic impact of approximately $17 billion on the Northern Kentucky economy. The direct economic impact of Covington Business Council member businesses at $17.75 billion for the Northern Kentucky economy, equating to […]
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How will Covington pay for its new city hall?
Covington is planning to finance a new city hall with general obligation bonds, which will be backed by the city itself, and is also restructuring its debt to increase cash flow in the face of a deficit caused by work-from-home arrangements.
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Addressing workforce shortage: Regional leaders launch NKY Works
NKY Works, the region’s new workforce development office, was launched to address workforce demographic trends and develop workforce policy and strategies to address workforce challenges.
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Economic development: How does Northern Kentucky stack up?
Northern Kentucky is facing challenges due to an aging population, an increasingly diverse population, and a slowing population growth, but is working to address these issues with affordable housing, educational opportunities, and access to medical care, transportation routes, and entertainment.
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NKY economists share insights, projections for local, national economy in 2024
As the year draws to a close, local economic analysts are reviewing the country’s and region’s current economic conditions, offering new insights into what the approaching year may hold. On Tuesday, Northern Kentucky University economist Janet Harrah and Huntington Bank Chief Investment Officer John Augustine shared their insights on how national economic trends could affect […]