powerhouses: A report from London Economics commissioned by the Group of Eight universities examined the economic effect of the unis' research, graduates, international students and employment, according to Nine News Australia. It's the first time we have been able to clearly articulate what we have always known that universities are economic powerhouses and a valuable investment for taxpayers, Go8 chief executive Vicki Thomson said. To improve your experience update it power the economy study8 56am Aug 14, top universities contribute more than 66 billion to the national economy annually, a new study shows. The report shows that every employee within the Go8 universities creates 2.4 jobs in the wider community. The report also found that every three international students generate a 1 million flow in the economy. The Go8 universities enrol about 50,000 commencing international students a year, a number which upholds 73,030 positions, in both the universities and the broader community.
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