Figure C
Jobs supported by each $1 million in final demand, by sector and type of job
| Direct | All indirect | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6.7 | 11.6 | 18.3 |
| Home health care services | 14.7 | 18.6 | 33.3 |
| Nursing and residential care facilities | 14.0 | 11.6 | 25.5 |
| Individual and family services | 18.7 | 14.4 | 33.1 |
| Community and vocational rehabilitation services | 12.8 | 13.4 | 26.2 |
| Child day care services | 20.5 | 14.3 | 34.9 |
Note: Indirect jobs include “supplier jobs” supported in supplier industries and related service sectors, and “respending” jobs supported by wages in the new jobs created.
Source: Authors' analysis based on employment requirements matrix from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and employment multipliers derived in Bivens (2015)
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