“Informed Discussions” Podcast Ep. 2: Utah Demographics with Dr. Pamela Perlich
The U.S. Census Bureau recently released the latest population estimates for Utah, showing continuing shifts in the demographic profile of the state. Dr. Pam Perlich, director of demographic research at the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, breaks down the data [...]
Ivory-Boyer Second Quarter Report 2017
Construction activity has had a strong start in 2017, with the mid-year numbers at the highest level in 10 years. The number of building permits issued for residential units through the first six months was 11,145, nearly 22 percent higher [...]
“Informed Discussions” Podcast: Globalization
What has been the impact of globalization in Utah? Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute senior fellow James Wood concludes the impact of globalization has been widespread and nearly all positive. A big reason for Utah’s international success is that many [...]
Insight: Economic Impacts of the Military and Veterans
Utah’s Defense Sector: Economic Impacts of the Military and Veterans (PowerPoint) Utah’s Defense Sector: Economic Impacts of the Military and Veterans (PDF) The Utah Defense Alliance and the Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs commissioned the Kem [...]
Salt Lake County Needs Assessment Data
Salt Lake County Needs Assessment Data (PowerPoint) Salt Lake County Needs Assessment Data (PDF) Earlier this year, Salt Lake County’s Community Resources & Development Division conducted a community needs assessment to better understand the critical needs facing our communities. The [...]
Gardner Business Review: What has been the impact of globalization on Utah?
What has been the impact of globalization in Utah? Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute senior fellow James Wood concludes the impact of globalization has been widespread and nearly all positive. A big reason for Utah’s international success is that many [...]
The Role of Transportation in a Robust Economy
The Role of Transportation in a Robust Economy (PowerPoint) The Role of Transportation in a Robust Economy (PDF) Juliette Tennert, director of economic and public policy research at the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, recently spoke to the importance of [...]
May Economic Summary
Utah’s nonagricultural employment increased an estimated 3.3%, or 46,700 jobs, between April 2016 and April 2017. Nationally, employment increased 1.6%, or 2.2 million jobs, between April 2016 and April 2017. Utah’s unemployment rate was 3.1% in April 2017, lower than [...]
May 2017 Newsmaker Breakfast: Utah’s Travel and Tourism Industry
The State of Utah's Travel and Tourism Industry, 2017 Travel and Tourism Presentation (PowerPoint) Travel and Tourism Presentation (PDF) The May Newsmaker Breakfast focused on the travel and tourism industry of Utah. Utah’s diverse travel and tourism industry [...]
