In the context of an economic impact study, which category does not fall under direct impacts?

In an economic impact study, direct impacts refer to the immediate effects of an economic activity, usually stemming from events or activities directly related to that economic sector. Visitor spending in the community, airtime costs, and aircraft part manufacturing jobs all represent direct impacts because they result from the primary activities associated with the industry in question.

Government contracts, however, typically encompass a broader and more indirect set of economic relationships. While such contracts can contribute to the economy, they often involve various intermediaries and additional layers of spending that do not relate directly to the immediate functions of the industry being analyzed. Unlike the other categories listed, government contracts may involve financial transactions that support infrastructure or operational needs rather than representing immediate economic transactions tied directly to the core activities of the sector. Thus, in this context, government contracts do not fit the definition of direct impacts as precisely as the other options do.