Economic Impact Calculator
Estimate the ripple effects of spending or investment using an I-O model of the U.S. national economy.
Spending in one sector triggers a chain reaction — suppliers ramp up production, workers earn wages, and businesses throughout the economy respond to rising demand. This calculator quantifies those effects using a national Input-Output model built with data sourced from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), producing the credible, data-driven impact estimates that investors, government agencies, and other stakeholders expect.
Initial Activity
Select the industry sector and enter the dollar amount of direct spending — for example, a new sales contract, capital investment, grant award, or increase in consumer purchases.
Results
Summary Results
| Effect | Jobs | Labor Comp. |
Value Added |
Output |
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Detailed Results
The totals above are distributed across industries throughout the U.S. economy. Each sector experiences a unique level of activity depending on its supply-chain linkages and the spending patterns of its workers. Use the tables below to explore which industries are most affected.
Employment
Full and part-time jobs supported. Click a column header to sort.
| Sector | Direct | Indirect | Induced | Total |
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Labor Compensation
Wages, salaries, and supplements paid to workers.
| Sector | Direct | Indirect | Induced | Total |
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Value Added
Contribution to GDP — net new economic value created.
| Sector | Direct | Indirect | Induced | Total |
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Economic Output
Total value of goods and services produced across all affected industries.
| Sector | Direct | Indirect | Induced | Total |
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Economic Multipliers
Total activity generated per dollar of direct activity.
| Multiplier | Jobs | Labor Comp. |
Value Added |
Output |
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Sources: Input-Output data was sourced from the Bureau of Economic Analysis' (BEA) Input-Output Accounts Data. Other supporting data was pulled from BEA's Industry Economic Accounts. All data reflect 2024 values and relationships.
Notes: All results reflect impacts across the U.S. economy. Values may not sum to total due to rounding.
Disclaimer: This calculator is intended for informational purposes only. Results are based on national average industry relationships and may not reflect the specific characteristics of any individual project, firm, or regional economy.