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Kentucky led all states in percentage growth in construction employment late last year. With new manufacturing plants and an accelerating population growth, the state appears poised for further increases in construction. But there are headwinds, as well. Hear what segments are likely to grow and which are vulnerable as AGC of America's chief economist, Ken Simonson, peers into his crystal ball.

Ken Simonson has been chief economist for the Associated General Contractors of America since 2001. He provides insight into the economy and what it implies for construction and related industries through frequent media interviews, presentations and the Data DIGest, his weekly one-page e-newsletter that goes to more than 20,000 subscribers.  

Ken has more than 40 years of experience analyzing, advocating and communicating about economic and tax issues. He is a Fellow and past president of the National Association for Business Economics, and he is co-director of the Tax Economists Forum, a professional meeting group he co-founded in 1982. 

Ken has a BA in economics from the University of Chicago, and an MA in economics from Northwestern University. 

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