The study funded by the Rural Internet Access Authority estimates that the implementation of grid computing in North Carolina will provide a $10 billion economic boost to the states economy, leading to an additional 24,000 jobs and $7.2 billion in personal income. The report also predicts a 1.5 percent increase in aggregate labor productivity and $1.2 billion in additional communications services.
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http://www.e-nc.org/pdf/grid_report_oct-28-03.pdf