Public Finance

The Gardner Institute employs a team of economists who specialize in public finance. We also benefit from a Public Finance Council that guides our research agenda and supports the development of a public finance practice area. Our research focus areas include, but are not limited to: tax policy, revenue forecasting, fiscal impacts, budget stress-testing, budget transparency, and public finance best practices.

2204, 2025

Marriage Penalties in Utah

April 22nd, 2025|

Though relatively few and limited in scope, marriage penalties exist in both Utah's tax structure (primarily through income tax credits) and benefit programs.

2801, 2025

Medicaid Funding 101

January 28th, 2025|

Medicaid funding and CHIP (the Children’s Health Insurance Program) fund health care services for about 340,000 low-income Utahns (about 11% of Utah’s population). As a jointly funded state/federal program, funding shares vary by state.

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