Cornhusker Economics November 9, 2016Changing Rural Population: The Long View

Cornhusker Economics October 5, 2016How Have Retail Sales Changed Across Nebraska Counties Since 1990?

Cornhusker Economics August 3, 2016Broadband Availability Increased Significantly 2010-2015

Nebraska’s broadband vision is that residents, businesses, government entities, community partners, and visitors have access to affordable broadband service and have the necessary skills to effectively utilize broadband technologies. Nebraska Statewide Broadband Plan adopted 2014.

Two objectives were identified to support the vision:

Cornhusker Economics June 9, 2016Rural Grocery Stores-More than Just Groceries

The National Rural Grocery Summit was held this week in Wichita, KS hosted by Kansas State University’s Center for Engagement and Community Development. This was the 5th summit which is held every other year, focused on the Rural Grocery Initiative (RGI) “Strengthening Our Stores, Strengthening our Communities” program.

Cornhusker Economics May 4, 2016Unemployment in Ag-Dominant States During and After the Great Recession

Cornhusker Economics April 27, 2016Ensuring Nonprofit Impacts Through Strategic Planning

Like most states, Nebraska has a vibrant nonprofit sector that fulfills a very important role in our rural and urban communities. Nonprofits contribute to the health and welfare of our communities, build social capital through education investments, and enhance the quality of life through new recreational facilities, low-income housing, museums and numerous other ways that benefit community members.

Cornhusker Economics April 15, 2016Rural Housing and Age Structure: Will an Aging Population Lead to a Housing Surplus?

Cornhusker Economics March 23, 2016Addressing Rural Healthcare Disparities Using Behavioral Economic Insights

Cornhusker Economics January 6, 2016Satisfaction with Community Services in Rural Nebraska