Document Type
Working Paper
Date of This Version
9-1-2004
Keywords
development, football, impact analysis, World Cup, sports, mega-event
Abstract
Supporters of mega-sporting events such as the World Cup and Olympics claim that these events attract hoards of wealthy visitors and lead to lasting economic benefits for the host regions. Developing countries have become increasingly vocal in demanding a share of the economic benefits of these international games. The specialized infrastructure and operating expenses required to host these events, however, can be substantial. Independent researchers have found that boosters’ projections of the economic impact of sporting events exaggerate the true economic impact of these competitions, and these events are an even worse investment for developing countries than for industrialized nations.
Working Paper Number
0404
Recommended Citation
Matheson, Victor and Baade, Robert, "Mega-Sporting Events in Developing Nations: Playing the Way to Prosperity?" (2004). Economics Department Working Papers. Paper 102.
https://crossworks.holycross.edu/econ_working_papers/102
Published Version
This article was published as: Matheson, V., Baade, R. (2004). Mega-Sporting Events in Developing Nations: Playing the Way to Prosperity?. South African Journal of Economics, 72(5), pp.1084-1095.