New study highlights military's role in Maryland economy

Baltimore Sun: Maryland's military installations represented about 15 percent of the state's economic output in 2012, according to a report released Monday by the state that showcases the close ties between the military and Maryland's economy.

The study estimated that Maryland's 15 military installations contributed more than $51.8 billion in economic activity in fiscal 2012, up nearly 46 percent from 2008, the last time the state Department of Business and Economic Development commissioned a study.

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