Things to consider when ordering
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The relative simplicity of input-output multipliers comes at the cost of several
limiting assumptions that produce what are likely to be upper bound estimates. More information about this topic is available here.
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The region should include the area supplying a large share of the direct inputs
and employees necessary for the project or event you are studying.
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RIMS II multipliers differ from macro-economic multipliers used to assess the
effects of fiscal stimulus on gross national product (GNP).
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Differences in industry-specific regional multipliers are not meaningful or appropriate
for use in a national context.
