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UTAH'S LABOR MARKET AND ECONOMY
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Establishment Turnover in Utah: Startups Across Boom and Bust Cycles
By Michael Jeanfreau, Senior Economist— The constant churn of business formation and closure is a normal feature of a healthy economy. New businesses open, others shut down, and the competitive process reallocates resources to their most productive uses. Startups introduce new products, services, and innovations. If they operate efficiently and meet market demand, they survive and grow. If not, they eventually give way to firms that are better positioned to serve customers and allocate resources. This filtering process is one of the primary ways economic efficiency improves over time.
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Employment Update: August 2025
Unemployment Rates
State of Utah: 3.3%
United States: 4.3%
Two-Year Job Growth Rates
State of Utah: 1.9%
United States: 0.8%
