economic impact analysis

The Economic Impacts of Sports Events in Centre County

September 27, 2022 / Comments Off on The Economic Impacts of Sports Events in Centre County

Centre County, Pennsylvania is home to Happy Valley and the main campus of the Pennsylvania State University (Penn State). A key driver of tourism activity in the area are visitors attracted by the variety of sports events and activities that occur on the Penn State campus and at sites throughout the county over the course […]

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The Potential Economic Impact of the Redevelopment of the PES Refinery

January 5, 2022 / Comments Off on The Potential Economic Impact of the Redevelopment of the PES Refinery

Project Background The Philadelphia Energy Solutions (PES) refinery in south Philadelphia had fallen to disuse. Hilco Redevelopment Partners developed plans for redevelopment of the brownfield, and enlisted Econsult Solutions to conduct an economic impact analysis of their projected reuse of the land for a mixed-use e-commerce and logistics center park. Repurposing the land is of […]

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The Economic Impact of Agriculture in Pennsylvania: 2021 Update

May 10, 2021 / Comments Off on The Economic Impact of Agriculture in Pennsylvania: 2021 Update

ESI was retained by Team Pennsylvania to update the 2018 report “Pennsylvania Agriculture: A Look at the Economic Impact and Future Trends.” ESI provided updated numbers on Pennsylvania’s farming sector and offered further insights into why these changes may be occurring. It also takes a close look at the 2019 Pennsylvania Farm Bill, at national […]

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The Regional Impact of Philadelphia International Airport and Northeast Philadelphia Airport 2019

March 27, 2020 / Comments Off on The Regional Impact of Philadelphia International Airport and Northeast Philadelphia Airport 2019

ESI was commissioned in 2019 by The Philadelphia International Airport (“PHL”) and Northeast Philadelphia Airport (“PNE”), to study the direct and indirect regional economic impacts attributable to PHL on an annual basis, updating a similar analysis from 2017. PHL serves a hub of activity and for the 11-county Philadelphia Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). Supporting the […]

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The Fiscal Impacts of Insufficient Retirement Savings in Colorado

February 28, 2020 / Comments Off on The Fiscal Impacts of Insufficient Retirement Savings in Colorado

ESI was commissioned in 2019 by the legislatively created Colorado Secure Savings Plan Board to study the economic and fiscal impacts of insufficient retirement savings in Colorado as part of the state’s consideration of efforts to address inadequate retirement preparedness among private sector workers. The analysis demonstrated that the financial capacity of elderly households to […]

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The Economic Case for Increased State Investment in Health and Social Services in Delaware

February 28, 2020 / Comments Off on The Economic Case for Increased State Investment in Health and Social Services in Delaware

The Ability Network of Delaware (A.N.D.) and its 39 member organizations provide vital services to members of the disability community, including those with mental health issues, physical disabilities, and intellectual disabilities. ESI was retained by A.N.D. to demonstrate the economic, community, and social return generated by State investment in the services provided by A.N.D. and […]

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