University System of Georgia generated $12B

Source: Biz Journals Posted By: SW2009 5504 days ago

Georgia's 35 public universities increased their economic impact to $12.1 billion in fiscal 2008, the Selig Center for Economic Growth in The University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business reported Wednesday.

This marks a $1.1 billion increase over the $11 billion impact generated in fiscal 2007. When the annual study began in fiscal 1999, the university system’s impact was estimated at $7.7 billion.

The study also said Georgia’s public higher education system is responsible for 108,405....

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