Utah Economy
The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute provides analysis and data-driven, context-specific insights about the Utah economy. We prepare in-depth studies on key Utah issues in partnership with stakeholders in the private sector and in state and local government. Our research provides vital information that decision-makers and the public use to help Utah prosper.
An Economic Summary of Uintah County’s Cultural Industry, 2023
Uintah County’s cultural industry, which includes the design, education, entertainment, fashion, film, humanities, and traditional arts sectors, generated $37.2 million in output (direct spending) in 2022. This $37.2 million directly supported an estimated 330 jobs and indirectly supported an additional 95 jobs in Uintah County.
An Economic Summary of Utah County’s Cultural Industry, 2023
In 2022, Utah County’s cultural industry, including the design, education, entertainment, fashion, film, humanities, and traditional arts sectors, generated $2.20 billion in output (direct spending). This $2.20 billion in cultural in spending directly supported an estimated 15,008 Utah County jobs and indirectly supported an additional 10,059 jobs.
An Economic Summary of Davis County’s Cultural Industry, 2023
Davis County’s cultural industry, which includes the design, education, entertainment, fashion, film, humanities, and traditional arts sectors, generated $691.0 million in output (direct spending) in 2022. This $691.0 million directly supported an estimated 5,060 jobs and indirectly supported an additional 2,391 jobs in Davis County.
An Economic Summary of Washington County’s Cultural Industry, 2023
Washington County’s cultural industry, which includes the design, education, entertainment, fashion, film, humanities, and traditional arts sectors, generated $570.5 million in output (direct spending) in 2022. This $570.5 million directly supported an estimated 3,505 jobs and indirectly supported an additional 2,499 jobs in Washington County
New Utah: Keepers of the Flame Summary Document
As keepers of the flame, Utahns entrust those in public service with the responsibility to keep Utah strong and flourishing. Utah leaders’ guidance of the New Utah will determine the state’s future success. This summary presents evidence for the New Utah. It also shares ideas on what leaders can do today to keep Utah’s flame burning bright long into the future.
The New Utah: Keepers of the Flame Monograph
As keepers of the flame, Utahns entrust those in public service with the responsibility to keep Utah strong and flourishing. Utah leaders’ guidance of the New Utah will determine the state’s future success. This summary presents evidence for the New Utah. It also shares ideas on what leaders can do today to keep Utah’s flame burning bright long into the future.
El Nuevo Utah: Guardianes de la Llama (The New Utah Summary Spanish Translation)
En los albores del siglo XXI, los líderes de Utah colocaron una cápsula del tiempo bajo la escalinata del capitolio del estado de Utah. El repositorio histórico incluía un libro encuadernado en cuero con cartas para los futuros 124 dirigentes de los poderes ejecutivo, legislativo y judicial. La carta de presentación del exgobernador Mike Leavitt conmemoró la solemne responsabilidad de los líderes de Utah de actuar como «guardianes de la llama» (keepers of the flame). La llama simboliza la grandeza de Utah y la luz que comparte con el mundo.
El Nuevo Utah: Guardianes de la Llama (The New Utah Spanish Translation)
En los albores del siglo XXI, los líderes de Utah colocaron una cápsula del tiempo bajo la escalinata del capitolio del estado de Utah. El repositorio histórico incluía un libro encuadernado en cuero con cartas para los futuros 124 dirigentes de los poderes ejecutivo, legislativo y judicial. La carta de presentación del exgobernador Mike Leavitt conmemoró la solemne responsabilidad de los líderes de Utah de actuar como «guardianes de la llama» (keepers of the flame). La llama simboliza la grandeza de Utah y la luz que comparte con el mundo.
October 2023 Utah Consumer Sentiment
Utah’s consumer sentiment fell 9.4% in October (from 76.3 in September to 69.1), according to the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute’s Survey of Utah Consumer Sentiment. A similar survey by the University of Michigan found that sentiment fell 6.0% among Americans as a whole during the same time. Utah Consumers appear to be uncertain about economic conditions. Relatively high interest rates and unaffordable housing have to be balanced with a labor market that remains strong.
Insight: Concerns About Affordability Continue to Frame Utah’s Changing Health Care Coverage Landscape
By: Melanie Beagley The last decade saw significant changes to the health care coverage landscape in Utah and across the U.S. The passing of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) ushered in efforts to expand health care coverage to population groups historically uninsured or underinsured, including households living near or below the federal poverty level and young adults. It also supported certain employers in providing health care coverage to their employees[i],[ii] and prohibited health plans from denying coverage based on preexisting conditions.[iii] […]