Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research
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Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research
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Applied Econometrics
Behavioral & Experimental Economics
Education
Health Economics
Labor Economics
Public Economics & Taxation
Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research
Featured Faculty
Celeste Carruthers
William F. Fox Distinguished Professor of Labor Economics
Lawrence Kessler
Research Associate Professor
Donald Bruce
Boyd Distinguished Professor
Michael Kofoed
Research Assistant Professor
Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research
Recent News
UT Haslam Economics Expert Addresses Ramifications of Recent IRS Staff Cuts
Don Bruce, Boyd Distinguished Professor, recently addressed the logic of the force reduction, implications for taxpayers and more.
UT Study Finds Tax Cuts, Inflation Control Top Priorities for Tennessee Business Leaders
Study Shows Record High Satisfaction Among TennCare Enrollees
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In The NEws
Tennessee economy: Growth, labor participation slow amid overall economic stabilityThe Tennessean
Tennessee’s 2025 layoff surge: What economists say about 2,474 job cuts in two monthsThe Tennessean
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New report shows strong Tennessee economy with more jobs than peopleWVLT
Knoxville housing market expected to improve as economy stabilizesWATE
Why new report to Gov. Bill Lee says slowing 2025 Tennessee rate of growth is a good thingThe Tennessean
Tennessee doesn’t have enough workers to fill all of its open jobsAxios Nasheville
Tennessee economists set the stage for a new budget cycleAxios Nasheville
Tennessee economists present rosy revenue pictureThe Center Square