Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise
Coverage of Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise in the Nexus archive.
- Is the American dream fading? It can depend on your neighborhood.
Kala Gibson of Fifth Third Bank highlights how zip codes and systemic barriers limit economic mobility for children, particularly in underserved communities. The bank's Neighborhood Program invested $409.2 million in nine historically African American neighborhoods to build affordable housing and promote equitable growth.
- Amid solid job numbers, a North Carolina economist sees troubling headwinds
A North Carolina economist highlights labor shortages in construction and agriculture due to declining immigrant labor, contributing to higher wages and consumer prices. Despite a steady national job market, hiring remains concentrated in healthcare and hospitality, with recent college graduates facing higher unemployment linked to remote work and automation.