*5.2.2 GDP and employment contribution*

In addition to the savings expected to be realized out of implementing the incentive program, there are other economic gains. Using input–output analysis ("I-O"), it was found that the program will add an average of \$0.5 billion per year to the kingdom's GDP for the duration of the program. It was also estimated that around 2000 direct and indirect jobs will be created throughout the duration of the program.

The input–output analysis ("I-O") used in the analysis is a form of economic analysis based on the interdependencies between economic sectors. This method is most commonly used for estimating the impacts of positive or negative economic shocks and analyzing the ripple effects throughout an economy.
