Academic Research
Our faculty help inform public policy through research in economics, education, health and taxes.
Publications & Reports
The Boyd Center conducts research on behalf of multiple public entities to reveal key insights about the economy in Tennessee and across the nation, as well as the efficacy of public programs.
Tennessee State Data Center
The Tennessee State Data Center, housed within the Boyd Center, disseminates data from the U.S. Census Bureau and is a designated State Data Center.
Featured Research
Three in four respondents in our most recent Tennessee Business Leaders Survey said there were not enough appropriately trained workers for their industry, and half added that Tennessee should improve training and education opportunities to expand the supply of workers. We summarize key themes that emerge in our Winter 2024 report.
Featured Experts
![Don Bruce](https://haslam.utk.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/don-bruce.webp)
Don Bruce
Randy and Jenny Boyd Distinguished Professor and Director, and NCAA Faculty Athletics Representative
![Celeste Carruthers](https://haslam.utk.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/celeste-carruthers.webp)
Celeste Carruthers
William F. Fox Distinguished Professor of Labor Economics and Haslam Family Faculty Research Fellow
![Matthew Harris](https://haslam.utk.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/matthew-harris.jpg.webp)
Matthew Harris
Boyd Distinguished Professor of Health Economics, Michael Stahl PEMBA Faculty Research Fellow, Joe Johnson Faculty Research Fellow, SEC Faculty Athletics Representative, and Associate Professor
![Larry Kessler](https://haslam.utk.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/larry-kessler.webp)
Larry Kessler
Research Associate Professor
Latest News
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Fourteen New Faculty Join Haslam College of Business
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Boyd Center Report Shows Stabilizing Economy, Population Growth
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In The News
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Tennessee 2023-24 business tax revenues continue to fall short of predictions
Tennessee Lookout
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Updated U.S. geographic boundaries in ArcGIS Business Analyst (June 2024)
ArcGIS Blog
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Unemployment falls in Chattanooga to near record low
Chattanooga Times Free Press
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Tennessee Business Optimism Soars, Prioritizes Workforce Over Recession Fears
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