Utah Stock Index Research Brief
May, 2025
Beyond tax credits: A path to meaningful paid family leave
Elena Patel discusses how voluntary paid leave policies fail and how a mandate could bridge disparities.
Utah Upward
April, 2025
The hidden costs of expanding HSAs in One Big, Beautiful Bill
HSA expansion favors the wealthy, says Elena Patel, but fails to address low-income health challenges.
The House tax bill upends the 2017 corporate tax bargain
House bill sacrifices tax discipline and risks debt for minimal growth, argues Elena Patel.
Lifetime Returns to Obtaining a Master’s Degree
April, 2025
Economic Stability on Shaky Ground
Global trade stability wavers as tariffs disrupt markets, challenge trade relationships, and create costly uncertainty for consumers and producers worldwide. Listen to the full interview here.
White House Tariffs: Strain, Gain, or Just Pain?
Economist Elena Patel explains the massive economic and administrative challenges posed by the White House’s new sweeping tariff policies.
Test: Recent Tax Cuts: Who Benefited?
Elena Patel from The University of Utah discusses recent tax cuts, their impacts, and why they fell short of promises.