Governors and legislatures around the country are hoping that ending Unemployment Insurance (UI) will light a fire under those who are seeking jobs. But a new study shows the end to those benefits hasn't had the anticipated outcome. “To evaluate the impact of the expiration of additional (unemployment insurance) payments, we asked respondents whether this expiration will influence the time and effort they devote [...]
It’s easy to forget about the business aspects of the outdoor industry when you’re skiing through fresh powder or mountain biking the scenic trails along the Wasatch. But behind the beauty and excitement lie ever-changing factors that are carefully calculated by industry professionals. The most recent Eccles Alumni Forum, Level Up Utah: Winning Business in Nature’s Playground, featured four outdoor industry titans who brought [...]
Utah has long been known as the "youngest state in the nation" for its high fertility rate. But that is rapidly changing, Natalie Gochnour says in her most recent column for the Deseret News. The number of births per woman has dropped from 4.3 in 1960 to 2.3 today. Read the full column — and see what it means for Utah's economic future — [...]
Utah led the nation in job growth in 2015, showing that the economic opportunities in the Beehive State are some of the best in the nation. That fact and several others were revealed in the Utah Economic Report to the Governor, a joint effort between the David Eccles School of Business, the Governor's Office of Management and Budget and the Utah Economic Council. Find out more [...]
Utahns are seeing raises for the first time since the Great Recession began, and it's leading to economic optimism in the Beehive State. Natalie Gochnour, director of the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, said the raises were "a long time coming." Find out what else she had to say about Utah's economy by reading The Salt Lake Tribune's full article here.
The middle class is shrinking, and that has some big impacts on the economy. Natalie Gochnour, director of the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, discusses the importance of the middle class to economic stability, and what is happening here in Utah. Check out the full article in the Deseret News.
Tourism is a big part of Utah’s economy, but a new analysis shows it’s even more essential to communities in rural Utah, where a large percentage of their income is tourist-based. Analyst Jennifer Leaver discusses her findings in the podcast below. Click here for a press release about her findings as well. Podcast Transcript: Eccles School: Welcome to the Eccles School Podcast. I'm your [...]
Since his election to the highest office of the land, this is the first time U.S. President Barack Obama has visited Utah. Given the propensity of Utah voters to side with Republicans, we’re thrilled President Obama has decided to visit the Beehive State. From the touchdown of Air Force One on Thursday evening until the President is scheduled to leave mid-day on Friday, no [...]