The University of Idaho contributes $1.1 billion to Idaho through the development of a well-educated workforce, consumer spending, start-up and spin-off company impact, research expenditures, and other factors, according to a study conducted by Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI). The $1.1 billion total, representing 1.9 percent of the Idaho economy, is an increase from 2012’s estimate of just under $1 billion. The primary economic impact of UI is the increased income of its graduates, who add $782 million in annual economic impact (GSP) to the state of Idaho through higher wages, increased output of the business that employ them and the multiplier effect of spending/Jodi Walker, UI director of communications. More here.

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