Application of IMPLAN to Extension Programs: Economic Impacts of the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension SNAP-Ed Spending

Authors

Ashley Kerna, University of ArizonaFollow
George Frisvold, University of ArizonaFollow
Laurel Jacobs, University of ArizonaFollow
Vanessa A. Farrell, University of ArizonaFollow
Linda Houtkooper, University of ArizonaFollow
Scottie Misner, University of ArizonaFollow

Volume

53

Issue

6

DOI

10.34068/joe.53.06.21

Abstract

Many Extension programs are turning to the input-output software IMPLAN to demonstrate economic impacts. IMPLAN is a powerful tool that can be used to estimate the total economic activity associated with an industry, event, or policy. One possible application, therefore, is to use program spending data to estimate the economic effects of Extension's presence in the region. Yet results should be interpreted with care because they can report gross‑rather than net—economic effects. This article provides an example of IMPLAN application by estimating the net change in state economic activity resulting from University of Arizona Cooperative Extension SNAP-Ed spending.

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Recommended Citation

Kerna, A., Frisvold, G., Jacobs, L., Farrell, V. A., Houtkooper, L., & Misner, S. (2015). Application of IMPLAN to Extension Programs: Economic Impacts of the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension SNAP-Ed Spending. The Journal of Extension, 53(6), Article 21. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.53.06.21