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.
Latest Research
February 2026 Zions Bank Consumer Sentiment Survey
Utah’s consumer sentiment decreased 1.9% in February, according to the Zions Bank Consumer Sentiment Survey. A similar survey conducted by the University of Michigan found that sentiment among Americans as a whole increased by 0.4% in February.
Northwest Valley Datapoints: Northwest Valley Housing
Northwest Valley includes 107,480 total housing units, comprising 42% of Salt Lake County’s housing units and 16% of the state's housing units. Across communities, the housing stock ranges from 44,073 housing units in West Valley City to 10,149 units in Kearns.
A Deeper Dive into Utah 2065
The Long-Term Planning Projections provide insights into age, employment, and growth at the state and county levels over the next four decades.
Northwest Valley Data Points: Northwest Salt Lake County Economics
This fourth installment of the Northwest Valley Data Points series presents economic data for the region, including findings around income, poverty, employment, commuting, and business composition.
January 2026 Zions Bank Consumer Sentiment Survey
Utah’s consumer sentiment increased 0.9% in January, according to the Zions Bank Consumer Sentiment Survey. This increase (from 79.9 in December to 80.6 in January) is within the survey’s margin of error. A similar survey conducted by the University of Michigan reports that sentiment increased by 6.6% among Americans as a whole during January.
