In this edition of #WonkWednesday, we dig into the California High-Speed Rail Authority's yearly economic data report to see the economic impact the project has on California and the nation. With an investment of $11.2 billion, the project has created $18 billion in economic output, $7 billion in labor income, and over 92,000 job-years. But what do those terms mean and from what are they calculated? Watch the video and find out how investments in high-speed rail produce these economic benefits.
