As the U.S. continues to face COVID-19 and supply chain disruptions, experts debate just how worked up the economy is in its current state. This week’s insight serves as the first in a two-part point-counterpoint series, in which Kenan Institute Executive Director Greg Brown and Chief Economist Gerald Cohen hash out the arguments both for and against an overheating economy.
Greater focus on social justice has brought systemic inequities in the corporate sector to light, leading companies to step up their efforts in attracting and retaining a diverse workforce – but many challenges remain in implementing those goals. Following a joint report between the Kenan Institute and EY, this week’s Kenan Insight breaks down some challenges companies may face while trying to reach their diversity, equity and inclusion goals.
Given the surge of COVID-19 cases across the country and for the safety of all, we have decided to cancel in-person attendance and make the 2022 Frontiers of Entrepreneurship Conference available to all virtually. Join us on Thursday, Jan. 27 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. ET on Zoom. We'll once again bring together globally prominent thought leaders from academia, industry and government to debate the most pressing current issues facing the entrepreneurship community and set the agenda for future research and policy. Register now!