College
Jon M. Huntsman School of Business
Department
Economics and Finance Department
Faculty Mentor
Brian Isom
Abstract
Senior Tyson and sophomore Joe are Center for Growth Opportunity Research Fellows studying economics and finance at USU. The duo focused their research on their native Utah. The increase in fuel-efficient and electric cars has begun to impact Utah’s ability to fund roadwork, and this is likely to become a more serious problem as time goes on. Taxing gas is no longer a viable way to raise the funds necessary, and Joe and Tyson are looking at ways to reform our tax structure to keep Utahns on the road. Both students agree that research is the best way to learn. Applying classroom lessons to real problems has been rewarding both intellectually and as an act of civic engagement and they are excited to share this project.
First Co-Presenter's Department
Economics and Finance Department
Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
2-7-2022
Recommended Citation
Bomsta, Tyson and Davis, Joe, "Only 7.8% of Eligible Vehicles in Utah Enroll in the Utah Road Usage Charge (RUC) Program" (2022). Research on Capitol Hill. Paper 144.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/roch/144