The Gardner Policy Institute provides data-driven, context-specific insights about Utah’s economy. We prepare in-depth studies on key Utah issues in partnership with stakeholders in the private sector and state and local government. The institute employs a diverse group of economists and analysts with specialties that include healthcare, energy and natural resources, tourism, and real estate and construction. Our research provides vital information decision makers and the public use to help Utah prosper.
Housing, Construction, & Real Estate
Ivory-Boyer First Quarter Report 2017
The value of all permit authorized construction in Utah during the first quarter of 2017 was $1.92 billion, a three percent decrease from the first quarter of 2016. While a relatively minor decrease, it is the first decline in first quarter total construction value since 2012. The slowdown in overall construction was attributable to the 30 percent decline in nonresidential construction value.
Women in the Economy Focus Groups
The survey research team at the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute partnered with the Utah Women in the Economy Commission and the YWCA to conduct focus groups with women around the state. The Commission was established in 2014 to “identify and recommend implementation of specific policies, procedures, and programs to respond to the rights, needs, and impact of women in the economy.” […]
