The undeniable box office success of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” goes beyond the $529 million it grossed during opening weekend: Economists say it was probably responsible for many of the 15,000 jobs added in the movie industry in December. They were part of a strong finish to 2015, which was highlighted in President Obama‘s final State of the Union as the second best year for job creation since 1999– averaging 221,000 jobs gained per month.
