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The Local Multiplier Effect
Money spent at independent businesses compounds in the surrounding region
Economic research demonstrates that expenditure at locally owned establishments exhibits higher recirculation rates within the regional economy. This differential represents a measurable multiplier effect on community wealth retention.
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Impact of $100 spent at an independent business vs chain store
Of every $100 spent at an independent business, $68 recirculates regionally. At chain establishments, $57 leaves the local economy.
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The Local Multiplier Effect
Money spent at independent businesses compounds in the region
Impact of $100 spent at an independent business vs chain store
Of every $100 spent at an independent business, $68 recirculates regionally. At chain establishments, $57 leaves the local economy.
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Economic research demonstrates that expenditure at locally-owned establishments exhibits higher recirculation rates within the regional economy.
Primary Sources
The Local Multiplier Effect
Money spent at independent businesses compounds in the region
Impact of $100 spent at an independent business vs chain store
Of every $100 spent at an independent business, $68 recirculates regionally. At chain establishments, $57 leaves the local economy.
HOVER FOR SOURCE DATA
Economic research demonstrates higher recirculation rates for local commerce expenditure.
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The Local Multiplier Effect
Money spent at independent businesses compounds in the surrounding region
Economic research demonstrates that expenditure at locally owned establishments exhibits higher recirculation rates within the regional economy. This differential represents a measurable multiplier effect on community wealth retention.
Primary Sources
Impact of $100 spent at an independent business vs chain store
Of every $100 spent at an independent business, $68 recirculates regionally. At chain establishments, $57 leaves the local economy.
HOVER FOR SOURCE DATA
The Local Multiplier Effect
Money spent at independent businesses compounds in the region
Impact of $100 spent at an independent business vs chain store
Of every $100 spent at an independent business, $68 recirculates regionally. At chain establishments, $57 leaves the local economy.
HOVER FOR SOURCE DATA
Economic research demonstrates that expenditure at locally-owned establishments exhibits higher recirculation rates within the regional economy.
Primary Sources
The Local Multiplier Effect
Money spent at independent businesses compounds in the region
Impact of $100 spent at an independent business vs chain store
Of every $100 spent at an independent business, $68 recirculates regionally. At chain establishments, $57 leaves the local economy.
HOVER FOR SOURCE DATA
Economic research demonstrates higher recirculation rates for local commerce expenditure.
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Research That Shapes Our Work
Nobel Laureate
Elinor Ostrom
We apply Ostrom's research on commons governance to design community-based economic structures that local communities can successfully manage.
Seminal Work · 1990
Governing the Commons
Foundational work demonstrating how communities can successfully manage shared resources without privatization or government control.
Read the workElinor Ostrom
Indiana University
Professor
UCLA
Ph.D. 1965
Nobel Prize
2009
We apply Ostrom's research on commons governance to design community-based economic structures that local communities can successfully manage.
Foundational work demonstrating how communities can successfully manage shared resources without privatization or government control.
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