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Public pension systems distribute billions of dollars annually to retirees who spend that income in their local communities. An economic impact study quantifies how those benefit payments support jobs, generate tax revenue, and sustain regional economies, giving pension administrators and boards the data to demonstrate the system's broader value to legislators, members, and the public.

Our studies break down impact by legislative district, enabling targeted advocacy with individual legislators who can see exactly how pension spending benefits their constituents. We analyze direct benefit payments, employer contributions, investment management spending, and administrative operations.

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Methodology

What We Measure

Benefit Payments

Pension distributions to retirees and their household spending effects across the region.

Legislative District Analysis

Impact data mapped to Congressional, State Senate, and Assembly districts for targeted advocacy.

Employer Contributions

Economic activity generated by employer pension contributions from participating agencies.

Investment Operations

Spending on investment management, advisory services, and related financial operations.

Administrative Spending

Employment and procurement by the pension system's own administrative operations.

Tax Revenue

Income, sales, and property taxes generated by pension-supported economic activity.

Featured Study

LACERA Pension Impact

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LACERA Pension Impact

Economic, fiscal, and social impact analysis for one of the nation's largest public pension systems.

50+ Districts analyzed across California

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IMPLAN Certified
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