AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Our team will help you understand and quantify the economic benefits associated with your organization’s operations and capital investments. Our clients have used our work to elevate awareness of their projects and increase the support for their organization and its activities. The primary purpose of an economic impact study is to measure the overall impact that a project, event, business, or organization has on the economy of a specific geographical area. We examine the economic impact by calculating economic activity (or output), jobs, and worker earnings. We may also include additional impacts to the local economy, such as generated tax revenue, business and resident attraction, as well as societal and environmental benefits.

Black-Owned Businesses Have a $2.8+ Billion Economic Impact on Southwest Ohio & Northern Kentucky

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On behalf of The Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky African American…

Center Researchers Deliver Economic Impact Analysis on behalf of CVG Airport

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The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is driving $9.3 billion in…

Center Researchers Finish An Economic Impact Study of Black-Owned Businesses in Greater Cincinnati

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The African American Chamber of Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky hired the Center’s…

Center Researchers Measure the Economic Impact of the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

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A new study by UC Economics Center researchers found that the…

Demographic and Employment Overview of the Hispanic Population in the Cincinnati Metropolitan Statistical Area

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The Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA's mission is “to promote the creation,…
Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation

Economic Benefits of the Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation

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Students who receive scholarships for college education not only assume less…

Economic Impact Analysis of Dohn Community High School in Cincinnati

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Center researchers performed an economic impact analysis for Dohn Community High…

Economic Impact Analysis of Great Parks of Hamilton County

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Great Parks of Hamilton County (Great Parks) works to preserve and…

Economic Impact and Community Benefits Analysis of Lighthouse Youth & Family Services Programs

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Lighthouse Youth & Family Services was established in 1969. Lighthouse’s mission…
Mercy Health

Economic Impact of Mercy Health

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Mercy Health, the largest healthcare system in Ohio, operates six regional…

Job Density Drives Economic Impact of Uptown on the Cincinnati Metropolitan Area

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Uptown sits in the middle of Cincinnati, up the hill from…

Measuring the Economic Impact of Black-owned Businesses Within the Southwest Ohio Economy

| Economic Impact Analysis, Featured | No Comments
On behalf of The Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky African American…

Measuring the Economic Impact of Oklahoma CareerTech

| Economic Impact Analysis, Featured | No Comments
Oklahoma CareerTech’s 29 technology centers, 16 Skills Centers and 32 Adult…

Researchers Measure the Impact of Non-Profit Organizations on Behalf of the Human Services Chamber of Hamilton County

| Economic Impact Analysis, Featured | No Comments
Center researchers measured the economic impacts of nonprofit organizations in Greater…
Cincinnati Museum Center

The Economic and Community Benefits of Cincinnati Museum Center

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A cultural icon in the region, the Cincinnati Museum Center is…
Film Cincinnati

The Economic Impact and Related Community Benefits of the Film Industry on the Cincinnati Metropolitan Area

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The film industry in Greater Cincinnati is supported by Film Cincinnati,…

The Economic Impact of Career Technical Education and Training in the State of Ohio

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A new analysis from the research team at the Alpaugh Family…

The Economic Impact of ChangingGears

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ChangingGears is a Cincinnati non-profit which empowers people who are working…

The Economic Impact of the Children’s Home of Cincinnati

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The Children’s Home of Cincinnati (Children’s Home) was founded in 1864…

The Economic, Fiscal, and Community Benefits of Western & Southern Financial Group

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Western & Southern Financial Group was founded in Cincinnati in 1888…

Public policy analyses provide clients with the resources to better understand the  impacts of a new tax proposal or economic development strategy. Economic analyses of the use of public dollars are used in a variety of settings, ranging from education to health care, to utilities and business incentives. Both public finance and tax policy studies may be used to inform the public, as well as stakeholders, on the impacts of a proposed policy amendment, tax proposal, or project.

Ohio Sales Tax Holiday

Ohio Sales Tax Holiday

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How does a three-day break from sales tax on back-to-school clothing…
Disincentives and Opportunity Costs for Working Mothers

Outlining the Disincentives and Opportunity Costs for Working Mothers

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How could getting a raise put a family’s financial well-being in…
Clark County Ohio

Profiling the Disincentives for Low-Wage Earners in Clark County

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The report examines the conditions in which the current public assistance…

Predictive analytics empowers our clients to make data-driven decisions. Statistical modeling uncovers relationships among customers, markets, and other business indicators to inform strategic decision making. Such models typically include projections of future market demand and allocation of resources. Forecasts may also detail the impact on revenue streams for local governments, for example, through population and industry trends. Modeling changes in tax policy may also be measured, in order to describe how local businesses and governments would be impacted.

Existing labor force, as well as trends in industries, employment, population, educational attainment, and demographics all influence a local market and its potential. Market and Industry Analyses aid local economic development officials with the necessary data and information to make informed decisions regarding business and employee attraction and retention.

Deerfield Township property redevelopment

Deerfield Township Kingswood Property Redevelopment Scenarios

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As development of suburban communities progresses, elected and appointed leaders benefit…
Multi-Unit Housing Analysis

Deerfield Township Multi-Unit Housing Analysis

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As Deerfield Township elected officials considered adding a large-scale multi-unit housing…
Martin Luther King I-71 interchange

Economic Impact Analysis of the Martin Luther King I-71 Interchange

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Transportation improvement projects can transform a community’s economic vitality. They can…
reindustrializing Hamilton County

Economic Impact of Reindustrializing Hamilton County

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A large scale redevelopment of 2,000 acres of industrial land for…

Job Density Drives Economic Impact of Uptown on the Cincinnati Metropolitan Area

| Economic Development, Economic Impact Analysis, Featured | No Comments
Uptown sits in the middle of Cincinnati, up the hill from…
Price Hill Incline District

Price Hill Market Analysis

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The development of the Incline District in the west side city…
Cincinnati Works

The Economic Benefits of Cincinnati Works

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Cincinnati Works assists individuals in advancing toward economic self-sufficiency. It achieves…

Return on Investment analysis measures an impact or financial return to a program, services and/or to the community at-large, versus the cost of operating and maintaining the program or services. ROIs are ratios, expressed as percentages, measuring the gain or loss generated on an investment relative to the money invested. Returns on Investments may be conducted to determine the implementation of an intervention, or the efficiency/effectiveness of an existing program or service. ROIs aid local officials and businesses in making informed business decisions regarding employees, students, customers, and stakeholders.

In Benefit Cost Analyses, the costs of an activity or project are evaluated, as well as the benefits it provides. In a BCA, program/project costs and benefits are expressed in dollars, or monetized. Net benefits are then calculated and a benefit-cost ratio established, describing whether or not the project is cost-effective. BCAs may be conducted before, during, or after a project is completed. Benefit-Cost analyses assist decision makers in assessing projects and activities in economic terms.

2018 holiday retail sales

2019 Holiday Forecast of Ohio Retail Spending

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Western Hills Viaduct

Benefit Cost Analysis of Replacing the Western Hills Viaduct

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We prepared the following analysis for the City of Cincinnati in October…

Black-Owned Businesses Have a $2.8+ Billion Economic Impact on Southwest Ohio & Northern Kentucky

| Economic Impact Analysis, Featured | No Comments
On behalf of The Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky African American…

Center Researchers Deliver Economic Impact Analysis on behalf of CVG Airport

| Economic Impact Analysis, Featured | No Comments
The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is driving $9.3 billion in…

Center Researchers Finish An Economic Impact Study of Black-Owned Businesses in Greater Cincinnati

| Economic Impact Analysis, Featured | No Comments
The African American Chamber of Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky hired the Center’s…

Center Researchers Measure the Economic Impact of the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

| Economic Impact Analysis, Featured | No Comments
A new study by UC Economics Center researchers found that the…
Cincinnati income tax

Cincinnati Income Tax Forecast

| Modelling and Statistical Forecasting | No Comments
Forecasted income tax revenues are at the heart of long-term budget…

Cost-Benefit Analysis of Benefits of Early Care and Education Programs on Behalf of Groundwork Ohio

| Benefit-Cost Analysis, Featured, Uncategorized | No Comments
Increasing public funding in high-quality early childhood programs has gained momentum…
Deerfield Township property redevelopment

Deerfield Township Kingswood Property Redevelopment Scenarios

| Economic Development | No Comments
As development of suburban communities progresses, elected and appointed leaders benefit…
Multi-Unit Housing Analysis

Deerfield Township Multi-Unit Housing Analysis

| Economic Development | No Comments
As Deerfield Township elected officials considered adding a large-scale multi-unit housing…

Demographic and Employment Overview of the Hispanic Population in the Cincinnati Metropolitan Statistical Area

| Economic Impact Analysis, Featured | No Comments
The Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA's mission is “to promote the creation,…
Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation

Economic Benefits of the Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation

| Economic Impact Analysis | No Comments
Students who receive scholarships for college education not only assume less…

Economic Impact Analysis of Dohn Community High School in Cincinnati

| Economic Impact Analysis, Featured, Return on Investment | No Comments
Center researchers performed an economic impact analysis for Dohn Community High…

Economic Impact Analysis of Great Parks of Hamilton County

| Economic Impact Analysis, Featured | No Comments
Great Parks of Hamilton County (Great Parks) works to preserve and…
Martin Luther King I-71 interchange

Economic Impact Analysis of the Martin Luther King I-71 Interchange

| Economic Development | No Comments
Transportation improvement projects can transform a community’s economic vitality. They can…

Economic Impact and Community Benefits Analysis of Lighthouse Youth & Family Services Programs

| Benefit-Cost Analysis, Economic Impact Analysis, Featured | No Comments
Lighthouse Youth & Family Services was established in 1969. Lighthouse’s mission…
Mercy Health

Economic Impact of Mercy Health

| Economic Impact Analysis | No Comments
Mercy Health, the largest healthcare system in Ohio, operates six regional…
reindustrializing Hamilton County

Economic Impact of Reindustrializing Hamilton County

| Economic Development | No Comments
A large scale redevelopment of 2,000 acres of industrial land for…

Job Density Drives Economic Impact of Uptown on the Cincinnati Metropolitan Area

| Economic Development, Economic Impact Analysis, Featured | No Comments
Uptown sits in the middle of Cincinnati, up the hill from…

Jobs Outlook 2028: Data and insights on job growth in the Cincinnati Region 2018-2028

| Featured, Modelling and Statistical Forecasting | No Comments
This report examines the composition and projected change in jobs in…

Measuring the Economic Impact of Black-owned Businesses Within the Southwest Ohio Economy

| Economic Impact Analysis, Featured | No Comments
On behalf of The Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky African American…

Measuring the Economic Impact of Oklahoma CareerTech

| Economic Impact Analysis, Featured | No Comments
Oklahoma CareerTech’s 29 technology centers, 16 Skills Centers and 32 Adult…
Ohio Sales Tax Holiday

Ohio Sales Tax Holiday

| Public Policy Analysis | No Comments
How does a three-day break from sales tax on back-to-school clothing…
Disincentives and Opportunity Costs for Working Mothers

Outlining the Disincentives and Opportunity Costs for Working Mothers

| Public Policy Analysis | No Comments
How could getting a raise put a family’s financial well-being in…
Price Hill Incline District

Price Hill Market Analysis

| Economic Development | No Comments
The development of the Incline District in the west side city…
Clark County Ohio

Profiling the Disincentives for Low-Wage Earners in Clark County

| Featured, Public Policy Analysis | No Comments
The report examines the conditions in which the current public assistance…

Researchers Measure the Impact of Non-Profit Organizations on Behalf of the Human Services Chamber of Hamilton County

| Economic Impact Analysis, Featured | No Comments
Center researchers measured the economic impacts of nonprofit organizations in Greater…
Cincinnati Museum Center

The Economic and Community Benefits of Cincinnati Museum Center

| Economic Impact Analysis | No Comments
A cultural icon in the region, the Cincinnati Museum Center is…
Cincinnati Works

The Economic Benefits of Cincinnati Works

| Economic Development | No Comments
Cincinnati Works assists individuals in advancing toward economic self-sufficiency. It achieves…
Benefits of Great Oaks

The Economic Benefits of Great Oaks Career Campuses

| Return on Investment | No Comments
Additional training and certifications a student earns make a difference in…
Film Cincinnati

The Economic Impact and Related Community Benefits of the Film Industry on the Cincinnati Metropolitan Area

| Economic Impact Analysis, Featured | No Comments
The film industry in Greater Cincinnati is supported by Film Cincinnati,…

The Economic Impact of Career Technical Education and Training in the State of Ohio

| Benefit-Cost Analysis, Economic Impact Analysis, Featured, Return on Investment | No Comments
A new analysis from the research team at the Alpaugh Family…

The Economic Impact of ChangingGears

| Economic Impact Analysis, Featured | No Comments
ChangingGears is a Cincinnati non-profit which empowers people who are working…

The Economic Impact of the Children’s Home of Cincinnati

| Benefit-Cost Analysis, Economic Impact Analysis, Featured | No Comments
The Children’s Home of Cincinnati (Children’s Home) was founded in 1864…

The Economic, Fiscal, and Community Benefits of Western & Southern Financial Group

| Economic Impact Analysis, Featured | No Comments
Western & Southern Financial Group was founded in Cincinnati in 1888…

What our clients say

Deerfield Township

“The TIF Model is intuitive, easy and flexible for report to the Township Trustees to help them understand the resources that Deerfield Township may have available. The Trustees really appreciate having a tool that can inform planning for the future, beyond the upcoming year.”

John Wahle, Fiscal Officer
Deerfield Township

Dohn Community High School

“We’re grateful to the UC Economics Center for helping us tell the story of Dohn’s success. Dohn educates Cincinnati’s most vulnerable teens. The Economic Impact and Benefit-Cost Analysis of Dohn Community High School validate that an investment in Dohn students benefits students, their families, and our Greater Cincinnati region for years to come.”

Ramone Davenport, Director
Dohn Community High School

Cradle Cincinnati

“Everyone comes to the issue of preterm birth because of their hearts. So, it’s often easy for stakeholders to overlook the enormous financial incentive to care about the issue. The Economics Center developed a thorough, easy-to-understand business case for investing in prematurity reduction. It’s already helped start new conversations around investment in our work.”

Ryan Adcock, Executive Director
Cradle Cincinnati

Cincinnati Museum Center

“We have a long history of working with the Economics Center. The analytics the Center provides are an important metric that demonstrates the value of what we bring to our community, beyond the direct arts and cultural facet in which we are traditionally viewed. The Center validates the broader economic value and impact we deliver and enables us to communicate in terms outside of education and entertainment. The studies they have provided give us ways to view our organization and its role within our community differently, and it gives our community a deeper understanding of the significance of Cincinnati Museum Center.”

Elizabeth Pierce, President & CEO
Cincinnati Museum Center

Prevention and Public Health Policy

“The Economics Center was a critical partner in the development of the HPIO Health Value Dashboard. They were responsive to our needs, maintained frequent communication, and provided valuable expertise on ranking methodology. We look forward to working with the Economics Center again for the development ofour next Dashboard in 2016.”

Amy Stevens, Director
Prevention and Public Health Policy

Cincinnati Works

“As a research-based organization, Cincinnati Works relies heavily on the type of data and analysis the Economic Center provides. Their ability to analyze economic trends and assess the impact they have on job seekers and workforce development is valuable to the work that we do here at Cincinnati Works.”

Peggy Zink, President
Cincinnati Works

Wilmington College

“We needed to communicate the value of our institution in the local community and the Economics Center’s economic impact analysis helped us accomplish that goal. They were very easy to work with and met our expectations. We will certainly utilize their services for economic analysis in the future and would recommend them to others.”

Jim Reynolds, Interim President
Wilmington College

Newaygo County Economic Development Office

“The Center worked to understand our community and our needs. They developed a set of custom economic indicators for Newaygo County, MI. We believe that this information is critical for expressing unique assets of our community and in making important decisions for our economic vitality.”

Andy Lofgren, Executive Director
Newaygo County Economic Development Office

Western & Southern Open

“Nothing helps make your case like numbers. We always knew that our international professional tennis event was big, but never could appreciate the true magnitude until we worked with the Economics Center on a true economic impact study. Since, we’ve used the data to forge countless partnerships in Cincinnati with the end goal of bringing more people and eyeballs to our great city and region.”

Will Sikes, Director, Marketing & Communications
Western & Southern Open

Cincinnati Zoo

“The team at the Economics Center at the University of Cincinnati really delivered when it came to helping the Cincinnati Zoo communicate our regional impact. Their innovative use of infographics helped us quickly and effectively convey our pretty wide array of messages. The UC team is creative, great to work with, and definitely helped the zoo succeed.”

Thane Maynard, Director
Cincinnati Zoo

Vehr Communications

“The Economics Center brings analytical expertise and valuable insights that helps our clients to develop and, then, communicate key messages. The research team understands we are in a world increasingly dependent on data for decision making. The Center is an important partner and a valuable resource to our community.”

Nick Vehr, President
Vehr Communications

Museum Center, Inc.

“We’re very pleased with the results of this study. Often times, when people think about arts and culture organizations, they do not take into account the economic benefits that come with the educational and entertainment benefits. That was one of our main goals when commissioning this project.”

Douglass W. McDonald, President and CEO
Museum Center, Inc.

The Cadmus Group, Inc.

“The Economics Center has proven to be a great partner and an excellent resource to Cadmus. Their knowledge about the local communityand economy—coupled with their analytic capabilities—have been important components of our evaluation and were very well received by our client. We look forward to our continued collaboration with the Center.”

Jamie Drakos, Sr. Associate
The Cadmus Group, Inc.

Uptown Consortium, Inc.

“The Uptown Consortium has been drawing on UC Economics Center’s data and insights since we were founded more than 10 years ago. Most recently, we relied on the Center to quantify the economic impact of the Uptown neighborhoods and the new I-71 interchange at Martin Luther King Drive in Uptown. As usual, the Center was responsive, professional and thorough, and its unbiased report has had a galvanizing effect on government, community and business leaders, as they now have a firmer grasp on the potential unleashed by this massive infrastructure project.”

Beth Robinson, CEcD, President & CEO
Uptown Consortium, Inc.