The case for the ‘Utah Family Miracle’
August 4, 2023
Sociologist Brad Wilcox, a University of Virginia professor and the director of the National Marriage Project, stood in front of several Utah legislators and other thought leaders in downtown Salt Lake City last month and praised Utah for its well-known economic strength.
“The ‘Utah economic miracle’ — marked by exceptional economic growth, a favorable business climate and high rates of economic mobility — has garnered attention across the nation and helps explain why Utah’s economy ranks No. 1 among all 50 states, according to U.S. News and World Report.” The quote comes directly from a joint report from Sutherland Institute, which hosted the downtown presentation, and the Institute for Family Studies at BYU. It was summarized in an article published in the Deseret News last month.
