Policy Analysis
We conduct numerous studies on the population, economy and public programs.
Academic Research
Our faculty help inform public policy through research in economics, education, health and taxes.
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.
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.
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
James and Joanne Ford Faculty Research Fellow

Matthew Harris
Stahl PEMBA Fellow

LeAnn Luna
Professor

Tennessee Could Add Nearly One Million New Residents by 2040
Projections from the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research indicate the state’s population could reach 7.87 million by 2040.Latest News
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