April 29, 2005

What if the Shipyard Closed?: The Economic Impact of a Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Closure on New Hampshire



REMI Policy Insight was implemented in this study to identify the cause-and-effect nature of a large regional employer vacating their current operational location. This particular departure would have considerable negative impact on New Hampshire’s population and subsequent property tax collection. It would take 12 years for personal income to reach the level it would have stayed at with continued shipyard operations.

NH Employment – The Economic Impact of a Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Closure on New Hampshire [full PDF]