Estimating the Economic Boost of Marriage Equality in Minnesota

Postprints from The Williams Institute

Kastanis Angeliki ; Badgett Lee

keywords: economic impact;    marriage equality;    same sex marriage;    Minnesota;   

Publisher: The Williams Institute

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【 摘 要 】

Extending marriage rights to same-sex couples in Minnesota would bring an estimated $42 million to the state and local economy. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, 10,207 same-sex couples live in Minnesota. Total state and local tax revenue would rise by $3 million, including an estimated $128,000 in local taxes. As seen in Iowa, same-sex couples from neighboring states that do not allow same-sex couples to marry may travel to Minnesota and generate additional spending on wedding and tourism-related goods and services.

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