Recent Research
Click on the links below to view the most recent research published by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute.
August 2025 Utah Consumer Sentiment
Utah’s consumer sentiment rose 1.9% in August, according to the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute’s Survey of Utah Consumer Sentiment. This increase (from 78.4 in July to 79.9 in August) is within the survey’s margin of error. A similar survey conducted by the University of Michigan reports sentiment fell 5.7% during August among Americans as a whole.
Utah/Federal Government Nexus Data Summary: Health Insurance Marketplace
The ACA, signed into law in 2010, established the framework for health insurance marketplaces nationwide. The Marketplace and the accompanying tax credits help make health insurance coverage affordable for Utahns who do not have access to health insurance coverage through work or public health care coverage programs. These include small business owners, their employees, and self-employed workers.
Tax System Design: Efficiency
An economically efficient and neutral tax system minimizes adverse effects on household and business decisions by imposing low tax rates across a broad tax base.
Tax System Design: Revenue Sufficiency
An ideal tax system consistently generates sufficient revenue to plan for and meet the core public service needs of citizens. Taxes fundamentally exist to fund core services demanded by citizens at levels selected by policymakers
July 2025 Utah Consumer Sentiment
Utah’s consumer sentiment fell 4.8% in July, according to the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute’s Survey of Utah Consumer Sentiment. A similar survey conducted by the University of Michigan reports a small increase (1.6%) in sentiment during July among Americans as a whole.
Visitor-Generated Tax Revenue, FY 2024
Millions of visitors travel to Utah every year from other states and countries. This report focuses on out-of-state (nonresident) visitors.
State of the State’s Housing Market: 2024-2025
Utah housing prices and rents showed little to no growth in 2024. Home sales and listings increased, and residential construction declined as apartment developments tumbled.
June 2025 Utah Consumer Sentiment
Utah’s consumer sentiment rose 1.5% in June, according to the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute’s Survey of Utah Consumer Sentiment. A similar survey conducted by the University of Michigan found a significant change (16.3%) in sentiment during June among Americans as a whole.
