Research News
Immigration Crackdown: Housing’s Hidden Threat
Mass deportations could worsen the housing crisis by gutting construction labor, says a University of Utah study. Read the full story here.
Tariffs and Executive Authority
Presidential tariffs bypass oversight, raising consumer costs and distorting markets—reforms are needed for transparency and fairness. Read the full story here.
Utah Expert Weighs in on Supply Chain Risks
Tariff delay buys time, but businesses and consumers still brace for impact. Watch here.
How New Policies Could Impact Your Wallet. KUTV interview with Elena Patel
Elena Patel discusses tariffs’ economic impacts in a KUTV interview, highlighting costs to consumers and businesses. Watch here.
Research Finds Deportation Could Lead to Economic Strife
Research on mass deportation shows slowing on ending the housing crisis. Read the full story here.
The Perfect Storm or Tariff Reform?
Unilateral tariffs risk trade wars and economic disruption. Reform is needed to ensure accountability and protect economic stability. Read the full story here.
Marriner Tax Policy Expert Invited to the Brookings Institution, Washington
University of Utah’s Elena Patel discusses tariffs’ economic impacts in KUTV interview, highlighting costs to consumers and businesses. Watch here.
Rules for Effective Inter-Group Bargaining
Forthcoming research by Ravideep Sethi illustrates how democracies can structure treaty negotiations, how groups of plaintiffs can bargain with defendants, and how shareholders might haggle with corporate raiders.
Regulate Before or Litigate After? How to Combat Medicare Fraud
Forthcoming research by David Eccles School of Business economist Paul Eliason documents billions in potential savings from a regulation-based approach, with no adverse impact on patient health outcomes.