Recent Research
Recently Published
The most recent research published by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute
A Tale of Two Recessions: How Utah’s Sales Tax Performed Over Recent Business Cycles
Utah’s sales tax performed differently during recent recessions, and now approaches a new normal amid structural changes.
Estimated Economic Impacts of the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Games
The 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games would make a significant economic impact to Utah, generating new jobs, income, and $6.6 billion in economic output.
Salt Lake City’s Racial and Ethnic Groups: A Detailed Analysis
Salt Lake City’s population includes a vibrant mix of racial and ethnic groups. Analysis of racial and ethnic subgroups, made possible by a new 2020 census data product, provides insight into Salt Lake City’s changing cultural communities.
Utah’s California In-Migrants
Utah’s largest source of domestic in-migrants comes from California, surpassed only by international migrants. One of every five Utah in-migrants moved from California in the most recent data.
June 2024 Utah Consumer Sentiment
Utah’s consumer sentiment decreased by 0.5% in June, according to the Gardner Institute’s Survey of Utah Consumer Sentiment.
Utah’s Research Universities: Definition, Benefits, and Reach
Utah features two prominent research universities: the University of Utah, the state’s flagship university, and Utah State University, the state’s land-grant university. Research universities provide academic programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels, emphasizing teaching, research, and outreach.
U.S. Census Bureau Estimates for Age, Vintage 2023
Each year, the Census Bureau produces population estimates at varying levels of geography. The age, sex, race, and Hispanic origin estimates at the national, state, and county levels are the final release of the 2023 vintage estimate package.
U.S. Census Bureau Estimates for Race and Hispanic or Latino Origin, Vintage 2023
Each year, the Census Bureau produces population estimates at varying levels of geography. The age, sex, race, and Hispanic origin estimates at the national, state, and county levels are the final release of the 2023 vintage estimate package.
Utah Economic Forecast, June 2024
The Utah Economic Council, convened by the David Eccles School of Business and Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget, publishes regular economic forecasts related to the Utah and U.S. economies. This includes potential risks to both the state and national economies that the council assesses and weighs.
Fact Sheet: Utah’s Middle Class
The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute prepares regular estimates of the population size of Utah’s middle class. The Gardner Institute bases its estimates on household income, compared with state medians and other percentiles by household size.
