Vandal 经济影响中心
Each semester students carry out economic impact studies under the direction of faculty member 史蒂夫·彼得森. These studies analyze the effects businesses and entire industries will have on jobs, 销售, tax revenue and other economic activity in Idaho. With this information businesses can make informed, strategic decisions and lead their organization to its fullest potential.
Why the 经济影响中心?
Economic impact studies provide students with a finished, tangible product they can put on their resume when applying for jobs. Students will also be ready to speak with potential employers about their experience conducting an economic impact study, collaborating with business leaders and working with a team of economists.
参与
The 经济影响中心 is open to all majors/class standings and offers academic credit options. 如欲参与，请联系:
史蒂夫·彼得森
218 J.A. 艾伯森建筑
208-885-5730
stevenp@dotnetretail.com
Show stakeholders their investments will spur economic growth and they're more likely to make that jump. That's what the 经济影响中心 is doing–showing decision-makers whether or not investing in a project will have a positive economic impact in their community. 斯蒂芬·普尔，B.S. 经济学
过去的项目包括:
The Five Native American Tribes of Idaho
The Five Tribes of Idaho learned that, collectively, they:
- Added 13,840 jobs to the state’s economy.
- 生成1美元.1 billion in 销售 transactions.
- Added $653 million to Idaho’s gross state product.
This study demonstrated that the tribes make substantial contributions to Idaho’s economy, which gives them support to advocate for their prosperity in the state.
莫斯科农贸市场
The City of 莫斯科 learned that the Farmers Market:
- Grew from 84,000+ to 266,000+ visitors between 2003 and 2018 – an increase of 217%.
- 带来了大约6美元.5 million to 莫斯科 in 2018.
- Increased local tax revenue by $138,558.
City planners were able to justify spending money to install a permanent, public restroom in downtown 莫斯科 using information discovered through this economic impact analysis.
Pullman-莫斯科 Airport Expansion
Stakeholders learned that if the airport expansion were carried out:
- For every $1 of taxpayer support, $6.41 would be generated across the Palouse.
- Gross regional product would more than double to $43.100万年.
- 400+ jobs would be created across the Palouse, including multiplier effects.
Support and collaboration of this scale – a $150 million investment including two cities, counties and states; multiple land-grant universities; and private industry partners on both sides of the border – is rare, but this economic impact study made it clear that everyone would benefit.
爱达荷植物园
爱达荷植物园, located near downtown Boise, Idaho, learned:
- They bring in over 150,000 visitors each year, including 30,000 concert attendees.
- 他们的活动能带来8美元.3 million in new monies to the state’s economy annually.
- They generate $848,764 of state and local taxes each year.
This study demonstrates that while U of I might not be right in your back yard, the university serves all of Idaho and its impact can be felt statewide.
