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The New Utah: Keepers of the Flame Monograph

As keepers of the flame, Utahns entrust those in public service with the responsibility to keep Utah strong and flourishing. Utah leaders’ guidance of the New Utah will determine the state’s future success. This summary[...]

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A Visual Guide to Tax Modernization: Individual Income Tax in Utah

Utahns share a common interest in a state and local tax system that provides for our needs, keeps the economy strong, and remains viable over[...]

An Economic Summary of Salt Lake County’s Cultural Industry, 2023

In 2021, Salt Lake County’s cultural industry, including the design, education, entertainment, fashion, film, humanities, and traditional arts sectors, generated $6.2 billion in output (direct[...]

Utah’s Rental Market

Utah’s renters, like much of the renters across the country faced dramatic increases in housing costs throughout the pandemic. For the renters across the four[...]

Utah’s Life Sciences Workforce and Industry Growth: 2012 to 2021

industry was a source of economic stability from 2012 to 2021. Job growth remained strong compared with other industries and states. Increasingly, life sciences companies[...]

Hachman Index of Economic Diversity, 2021

The Hachman Index measures economic diversity. Using indicators such as gross domestic product (GDP) or employment, the index measures the mix of industries present in[...]

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