Table 1 Summary of U.S. Seaway System Economic Benefits, 1991 and 2000
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Table 1
Summary of U.S. Seaway System Economic Benefits, 1991 and 2000
| Impacts | 2000 | 1991 | Change | Percent change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs generated | ||||
| Direct | 43,968 | 33,716 | 10,252 | 30 |
| Induced | 27,392 | 10,912 | 16,480 | 151 |
| Total | 71,360 | 44,628 | 26,732 | 60 |
| Indirect | 26,757 | NA | NA | |
| Total jobs generated | 98,117 | 44,628 | 26,732 | |
| Related shipper jobs generated | 54,391 | NA | NA | |
| Personal income generated (All dollar values in $000s) | ||||
| Direct | $1,623,014 | $1,050,128 | $572,886 | 55 |
| Induced | 1,889,837 | 854,180 | 233,379 | 121 |
| Indirect | 820,736 | NA | NA | |
| Total personal income | $4,333,586 | $1,904,308 | $2,429,278 | |
| Revenue generated | $3,385,243 | $1,724,883 | $1,660,360 | 96 |
| Federal, state, local taxes generated | $1,336,290 | NA | NA |
KEY: NA = not available.
SOURCE: U.S. Department of Transportation, Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corp., Economic Impact Study, Aug. 1, 2001, p. 25.