Summary
This research report examines the influence of the digital economy on the growth of the U.S. GDP, as outlined in the 2025 edition of IAB’s quadrennial study led by Professor Emeritus John Deighton from Harvard Business School. The study reveals that the digital economy currently generates $4.9 trillion in economic value, accounting for 18% of the U.S. GDP, and supports 28.4 million jobs. Key findings highlight that 70% of recent job growth is attributed to independent creators, e-commerce entrepreneurs, platform workers, and large integrated tech companies. Furthermore, the report details the specific impact of the digital economy on Nebraska, noting a significant increase in internet-dependent jobs from 200,000 in 2020 to an estimated 1.5 million in 2024. The data illustrates how internet jobs contribute to economic growth both nationally and within specific congressional districts in Nebraska.
