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Microsoft Accounts for 13.6% of Washington Economy
It has long been known Microsoft has a strong influence in Washington state. How influential you ask? Well, a new study from the University of Washington shows that Microsoft accounts of 13.6 percent of the gross state product in 2008.
"Since 1990, 28.5 percent of all of the jobs created in Washington state are attributable to Microsoft and our local influence."