Research News
Economic Stability on Shakey 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.
Recent Tax Cuts: Who Benefited?
Elena Patel discusses recent tax cuts, their impacts, and why they fell short of promises. Listen to the full interview here.
Professor Elena Patel Featured on WSJ
Elena Patel unpacks the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act’s effects, from small businesses to top earners, highlighting key disparities. Watch the full story here.
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.