Georgia Tech Helps Boost State Economy

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$1.8 Billion Impact No Small Change

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Lisa Grovenstein
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404-894-8835
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Ga. Tech is a driving force in the state

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The Georgia Institute of Technology's impact on the state's economy totals $1.8 billion, according to an updated report released by the University System of Georgia (USG).

The Georgia Institute of Technology's impact on the state's economy totals $1.8 billion, according to an updated report released by the University System of Georgia (USG). In addition, the study determined that Georgia Tech is responsible for 14,281 full- and part-time jobs in the state. Georgia Tech led the seven USG institutions in the metro Atlanta area, which combined, account for nearly $4.5 billion and 40,700 jobs.

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Institute and Campus, Economic Development and Policy
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Economic Impact, University System of Georgia, usg
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  • Created By: Lisa Grovenstein
  • Workflow Status: Published
  • Created On: Jun 4, 2008 - 8:00pm
  • Last Updated: Oct 7, 2016 - 11:01pm