Economic Impact of the Volkswagen Assembly Plant in 2012

Author: William Hamblen, William F. Fox

Publication Date: May 1, 2013

This study estimates the 2012 employment and earnings impacts of the direct operation of the Volkswagen assembly plant, its suppliers, and the resulting effects through the broader economy. Additionally, we examine Volkswagen’s non-quantifiable benefits to Chattanooga, Hamilton County, and the broader Tennessee community.