Here is a thought provoking graphic on the economic impact of Makers, in just one country.  But how do you really measure a whole movement, one where individuals around the world using tools such as those found in Fablabs are empowered to innovate - whether for personal reasons or during the process of creating new business opportunities?  Those of us within it see things happening all around, with the possibilities only expanding as access to knowledge and digital fabrication methods grows.  Go forth and Make something - and you'll improve us all while you are at it! Sources at: https://www.thegrommet.com/blog/the-maker-movement-in-motion/