| Description |
The Bureau of Economic and Business Research presents the seventh edition of the Statistical Abstract of Utah, 1976, the Bicentennial Edition. The basic goal of this document is to bring together under one cover the data most often requested in a readily available format. During an average year, government agencies, business firms, households and other organizations contact the Bureau for help in locating and interpreting data on a wide range of subjects and problems relating to the Utah economy. Beginning in 1947 with the first edition, the Bureau staff has tried to incorporate in succeeding editions of the Statistical Abstract the data elements which the users have found most valuable. To some degree the increasing complexity of the society and the increasing areas of concern associated with that complexity, are reflected in the character of the expanding number of subjects covered and the improved quality and quantity of data available. The present edition is expanded and improved in comparison to the preceding issues. The preparation of 253 tables is a sizable undertaking involving a large number of staff members. Kathy Watanabe, research analyst, has carried the major burden for the completion of this project. Every table was either prepared by her or was carefully checked and rechecked for its accuracy and completeness. In addition to preparing and checking all the data included in the Statistical Abstract, she has reviewed similar publications for most of the states and for many federal agencies. Mari Lou Wood was responsible for editorial and production control. Many other staff members, (past and present), contributed to the successful completion of this publication. In all but a few cases, the data was compiled from primary sources. The Bureau is indebted to a large number of agencies and organizations for assistance. The excellent work of the Utah Department of Employment Security and the Utah Foundation clearly stand out and deserve special credit. Great assistance was also given by other Utah government agencies: Department of Vital Statistics, State Board of Education, Division of Family Services, Office of the Secretary of State, Department of Natural Resources, Public Service Commission and the Department of Highways. To each of these agencies, we owe our sincere thanks for their help and cooperation. In addition, we must express our continued appreciation to the Industrial Development Division of the Utah Department of Development Services for financial assistance in helping to defray the costs of publishing this book. Suggestions from users of the Statistical Abstract of Utah, 1976 will be appreciated so that future editions can be further improved. R. Thayne Robson, Director Bureau of Economic and Business Research College of Business University of Utah January 1976 |
