The Economy League of Greater Philadelphia brings together regional leaders and organizations across all sectors to address the most pressing and challenging issues facing the Greater Philadelphia region. Built on our historic foundation of independent, high-quality analysis and practical insight, we spark new ideas, develop strategies, and galvanize action to make Greater Philadelphia a globally competitive region.

  • New Publication

    Understanding SEPTA’s Statewide Economic Value

    In 2007, the Economy League and Econsult were commissioned by the William Penn Foundation to evaluate the consequences of underfunding SEPTA. Funding solutions were identified and acted upon, but despite achieving its highest ridership levels in 23 years, SEPTA is confronted with a serious funding shortfall, especially for capital funding required to maintain and improve its infrastructure and system. Economy League and Econsult now reexamine SEPTA's role in the Commonwealth's economy and analyze the value of expanded Commonwealth investment in SEPTA. ...more

  • New Press Release

    Pennsylvania Economy League Analysis Shows Economic and Fiscal Benefit to State with Medicaid Expansion

    New report finds expanded Medicaid would support tens of thousands of new jobs, generate billions in economic activity and result in a net positive impact on the state budget between 2016 and 2022.

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