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Insight: New 2020 Census Urban Areas Released

By Mallory Bateman Note: The opinions expressed are those of the author alone and do not reflect an institutional position of the Gardner Institute. We hope the opinions shared contribute to the marketplace of ideas[...]

Insight: New 2020 Census Urban Areas Released

By Mallory Bateman Note: The opinions expressed are those of the author alone and do not reflect an institutional position of the Gardner Institute. We hope the opinions shared contribute to the marketplace of ideas[...]

January 2023 Utah Consumer Sentiment

Utah’s consumer sentiment increased from 68.7 in December 2022 to 75.6 in January 2023, according to the Kem C. Gardner Institute’s Survey of Utah Consumers. A similar survey by the University of Michigan also found[...]

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Ivory-Boyer Construction Report, Third Quarter 2020

Construction activity continued its momentum into the third quarter. Total permitted construction reached $8.01 billion for the period of January through September, a record and[...]

February 24th, 2021|Economic Indicators, Housing and Construction, Housing, Construction & Real Estate, Ivory-Boyer Construction Database, Latest Research, Practice Areas, Public Policy, Utah Economy|
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The Impact of High-Density Apartments on Surrounding Single-Family Home Values in Suburban Salt Lake County

New, dense housing continues to be a point of conflict in growing communities as concerns over negative impacts to home values dominate the discussion. This[...]

February 22nd, 2021|Housing and Construction, Housing, Construction & Real Estate, Latest Research, Practice Areas, Public Policy|
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Shifting Foundations: A Contemporary History of Utah Households

Utah’s signature demographics have long distinguished its households in the national context. Long-term social, economic, and demographic trends continue to shape Utah’s households over time.

February 19th, 2021|Demographic Research, Demographics, Latest Research, Population and Household Characteristics|
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Utah’s Economically Disadvantaged Students: A review of the data and the role of education

Many Utah children face economic hardship leading to significantly worse educational results. Targeted funding for this population can improve academic achievement, enhance economic outcomes, provide[...]

February 17th, 2021|Education, Latest Research, Public Policy, Utah Economy|
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The State of Utah’s Travel and Tourism Industry, February 2020 (Tri-Fold Brochure)

In 2019, travelers and tourists spent a record $10.06 billion in Utah. Nonresident visitors spent $8.62 billion of that (85.7%) with the largest shares spent[...]

February 10th, 2021|Latest Research, Public Policy, Travel & Tourism|
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