Candi Clouse, Ph.D., assists economic developers by using IMPLAN to measure local and state economies' economic impacts. IMPLAN pairs classic input-output analysis and regional social accounting matrices (SAMs) with software solutions to provide users with the most trusted, accurate, and adaptable model for performing specialized economic impact analyses.

In this episode, Andy and Candi discuss the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and reveal opportunities for economic development professionals to leverage IMPLAN as a tool to understand the large scale impact of business attraction, retention, and tourism.