Recent Research
Click on the links below to view the most recent research published by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute.
2020 Census in Utah Summary Report
This document serves as a record of activities undertaken as part of Utah’s 2020 Census effort, focusing on the period leading up to and during the enumeration.
October 2021 Utah Consumer Confidence
Utah’s consumer sentiment was largely unchanged between September and October, according to the Kem C. Gardner Institute’s Utah Consumer Confidence Survey. In their survey representing Americans as a whole, the University of Michigan likewise found little change over the prior month.
Fact Sheet: Family Caregivers in Utah
A growing body of family caregivers in Utah provide unpaid care to family members or friends with health problems or disabilities. The purpose of this fact sheet is to provide key information about Utah's caregivers, their challenges, and the economic value they provide.
2020 Census in Utah, Appendix 3: Public Outreach
Funding appropriated in the fall of 2019 by the Utah Legislature allowed the Utah Statewide Complete Count Committee to dedicate $1 million toward outreach efforts to encourage Utahns to participate in the 2020 Census.
2020 Census in Utah, Appendix 2: Geography
AGRC LUCA Presentation at Utah State Data Center Conference
2020 Census in Utah, Appendix 1:Differential Privacy
The Demography Team at the Institute is mandated by the state to create long-range population projections at the state and county level and annual population estimates at the state, county, and subcounty level to inform planning and investment purposes for state and local government.
Ivory-Boyer Construction Report, 2nd Quarter 2021
Construction activity continued its record-breaking momentum into the second quarter of 2021. As the economy recovered, the rebound in commercial activity added to the record-setting residential market. The total permit-authorized construction value in Utah during the first half of 2021 was $6.71 billion, an increase of 35.2% over last year and a year-to-date record.
Preparing for the Future: The Potential Long-Term Impacts of COVID-19 on Utah’s Child and Youth Mental Health
Understanding the potential impact of these issues will be important to ensuring a thriving future for Utah’s children.
Utah’s Defense Economy: Economic Impacts and Industry Trends
Utah's defense industry is an integral component of the state's diverse economy, contributing over $19 billion in economic activity.
September 2021 Utah Consumer Confidence
The Gardner Institute measured a modest gain in Utah’s consumer sentiment during September, following two months of sharp declines. The University of Michigan found an increase of similar magnitude among Americans as a whole.
