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Category Archives: Blog

Inland Port Taking Shape South of Great Salt Lake

A multimillion Inland Port is taking shape south of the Great Salt Lake. The original project of 16,000 acres has since ballooned to include a newly planned real estate developmentContinue reading “Inland Port Taking Shape South of Great Salt Lake”

Posted byUPEC StaffSeptember 17, 2021April 1, 2022Posted inBlog

A Few Thoughts on Immigration

a few thoughts on immigration

To begin with an understatement, immigration is a highly controversial topic. Most of us are familiar with the contentious cultural and economic debates surrounding immigration policy, and immigration also hasContinue reading “A Few Thoughts on Immigration”

Posted byUPEC StaffAugust 1, 2021April 5, 2022Posted inBlogTags:immigration, population

July Newsletter

Zion National Park - Crowded with People

Happy summer from UPEC, and fingers crossed that the virus won’t mount more than a modest comeback. Unless you’ve been observing a news blackout (and who could blame you?), you’veContinue reading “July Newsletter”

Posted byUPEC StaffJuly 6, 2021May 15, 2024Posted inBlog

Utah, We Live in a Beautiful Place.

Think Utah’s population is growing too fast? You’re not alone. UPEC is working to change the conversation about Utah’s runaway growth. And this video highlights the many benefits that wouldContinue reading “Utah, We Live in a Beautiful Place.”

Posted byUPEC StaffApril 5, 2021September 17, 2021Posted inBlogTags:utah population, video

All the people: what happens if humanity’s ranks start to shrink?

A recent article in the Lancet medical journal has been getting a lot of press for predicting that the global population will decline sooner than most experts predict — atContinue reading “All the people: what happens if humanity’s ranks start to shrink?”

Posted byUPEC StaffJuly 29, 2020February 11, 2021Posted inBlog

Indonesia’s New Coronavirus Concern: A Post-Pandemic Baby Boom

With restrictions in place, millions stopped visiting clinics for contraceptives, says the government, which promotes family planning as part of its fight against child malnutrition… Read the Full Article Here

Posted byUPEC StaffJune 25, 2020February 11, 2021Posted inBlog

The pandemic could lead to a ‘baby bust’ of almost half a million fewer births, a major think tank

projectsinsider@insider.com (Juliana Kaplan) Brookings Institute economists predict that the coronavirus pandemic will lead to what they call a “baby bust” — not a baby boom… Read the Full Article Here

Posted byGray GriffinJune 23, 2020February 11, 2021Posted inBlog

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