The University of Utah’s Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, housed in the David Eccles School of Business, is Utah’s premier economic and public policy research institute. We develop and share economic, demographic, public finance, and public policy research that sheds light and helps state leaders make informed decisions. We serve as a vital gathering place for policy leadership that benefits all Utahns.

The University of Utah’s Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, housed in the David Eccles School of Business, is Utah’s premier economic and public policy research institute. We develop and share economic, demographic, public finance, and public policy research that sheds light and helps state leaders make informed decisions. We serve as a vital gathering place for policy leadership that benefits all Utahns.

Recent Research

611, 2024

October 2024 Utah Consumer Sentiment

2024-11-06T11:37:35-07:00November 6th, 2024|

Utah’s consumer sentiment increased by 3.6% in October 2024 (from 77.9 in September to 80.7 in October), according to the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute’s Survey of Utah Consumer Sentiment.

2510, 2024

Exploring Utah’s Asian Groups: A Detailed Analysis

2024-10-28T09:21:16-06:00October 25th, 2024|

More than 125,000 Utahns identify as Asian, either alone or in combination with other races. These residents compose the state’s 3rd largest racial and ethnic group, accounting for more than 3.8% of the state’s population.

2310, 2024

The Evolving Landscape of Utah’s Short-Term Rental Market

2024-10-23T10:51:24-06:00October 23rd, 2024|

Short-term rental (STR) growth accelerated dramatically across the United States as the COVID-19 pandemic shifted consumer behaviors, thus increasing their market demand. This report summarizes the recent trends in the growth of STRs across Utah and how this growth relates to the total housing supply.

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