Understanding the economic impact of hyperscale data centers in Northwest Indiana
As communities across the United States compete to attract major technology investments, hyperscale data centers have emerged as a new form of economic development. Researchers from Indiana University and Capital University examined the potential economic impacts of a hypothetical hyperscale data center campus in Northwest Indiana, including effects on employment, earnings, and regional economic output. The study explores how facilities that support cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital services generate economic activity during construction and operations and identifies factors that influence how benefits are distributed across communities.
