This information is essential when developing an input-output model to accurately identify where and what purchases are being made in each market by local households. This survey also provides information about the purchases being made outside the respective markets and can be used in developing an overall economic development strategy. Impact Results Economic impacts were estimated for Laughlin, Bullhead City, and other Mohave County in terms of total economic activity, total personal income, and total employment generated from visitors to Laughlin. When estimating each of these economic components, four separate categories are presented. Direct Impacts .
Direct impacts are the initial point of sale.
That is, a visitors purchases lodging, food and beverage, gaming, etc. This is a direct injection into the local economy. Tourism purchases are considered export sales because they generate new dollars into the economy. Dollars spent by local residents do not have a direct impact may have an induced effect. Indirect Impacts .