Added value to GDP by the entertainment software industry
Stat: In 2006, the entertainment software industry's value added to U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was $3.8 billion
Stat Categories: Video Game Industry Stats
Tags: entertainment software industry
Years: 2006
Stat Source: Entertainment Software Association (ESA) 
Publisher (site that mentioned this stat): Entertainment Software Association (ESA)
Submitted By: Michael Raeford
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