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Data centers boost local economies but raise prices, NBER paper finds

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Data centers significantly boost local economies through job creation in construction and related sectors, leading to higher county-level incomes. However, their presence also correlates with increased electricity and housing prices. This economic impact is detailed in a working paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research. AI

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Data centers boost local economies but raise prices, NBER paper finds

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    @ emollick “Data centers create economic activity, especially in directly related sectors and during construction, and they are associated with larger county-le

    @ emollick “Data centers create economic activity, especially in directly related sectors and during construction, and they are associated with larger county-level income aggregates. They also raise electricity prices and are associated with higher house prices,” https://www. nbe…

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