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
Despite worries about inflation, responses from the most recent Tennessee Business Leaders Survey are upbeat about Tennessee’s economy. About seven-tenths of respondents expect it to be better than the national economy over the next year, largely due to good business investment and strong government leadership. We summarize key themes that emerge in our Winter 2022 report.
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William Fox
Randy and Jenny Boyd Distinguished Professor

Don Bruce
Associate Director

Celeste Carruthers
William F. Fox Distinguished Professor of Labor Economics

Matthew Harris
Stahl PEMBA Fellow

LeAnn Luna
Professor

Haslam College of Business Honors Outstanding Faculty and Staff
The college recently held its annual awards celebration to recognize exceptional faculty and staff accomplishments.Latest News
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Tennessee consumers hit harder by inflation than in most states
Chattanooga Times-Free Press
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Administrators sound alarm: Half of Tennessee high school graduates aren’t going to college
Knoxville News Sentinel