Guest opinion: Utah must avoid economic balkanization - Utah Policy

Guest opinion: Utah must avoid economic balkanization - Utah Policy

The term balkanization has its roots in the Balkan Peninsula — a region in southeastern Europe that saw once-unified empires break apart into smaller, often warring states. Today, the term describes any situation where a once-cohesive entity fractures into disconnected parts. It’s a history lesson packed into one word of warning — and one we should heed here in Utah. Utah’s economy has seen remarkable growth over the past two decades. From a boo…