牛津经济研究院-美国有线电视提供商的经济影响（英）-2023-36页_944kb

Summary of Economic Impact Report: U.S. Cable Providers and Programming Providers

Overview

The report assesses the economic contribution of cable providers and cable programming providers in the U.S. for 2022, highlighting their impacts on GDP, employment, wages, and tax revenue, along with downstream effects and geographic distribution.

Key Findings for Cable Providers

• Direct GDP: $96 billion
• Total GDP Impact: $196 billion (including indirect and induced effects), equivalent to $1 for every $130 of U.S. GDP.
• Jobs Supported: Directly employed 263,000 workers; supported a total of over 1 million jobs across the economy, with workers earning $83 billion in labor income.
• Tax Revenue: Generated nearly $41.4 billion in taxes at all government levels.
• Downstream Impact: Their internet services directly supported $132 billion in GDP and 549,000 jobs in 2022.
• Geographic Reach: Economic impact present in all 50 states and 96% of congressional districts, with each district hosting at least 500 cable-related jobs.

Key Findings for Cable Programming Providers

• Direct GDP: $44 billion
• Total GDP Impact: $104 billion (including indirect and induced effects), equivalent to $1 for every $246 of U.S. GDP.
• Jobs Supported: Directly employed 32,000 workers; supported a total of 495,000 jobs, with workers earning nearly $46 billion in labor income.
• Tax Revenue: Generated $16.4 billion in taxes at all government levels.

Overall Economic Contribution

Cable providers and programming providers play a vital role in the U.S. economy by providing high-speed internet, television services, and supporting downstream industries through supply chain effects and wage spending. Their investments in infrastructure ($310 billion between 2002 and 2022) and programming contribute significantly to national economic growth, job creation, and tax revenues.