Document Type
Working Paper
Date of This Version
9-1-2012
Keywords
sports, stadiums, development, impact analysis, Olympics, World Cup, tourism
Abstract
Developing countries that host mega-events such as the Olympic Games and World Cup invest enormous sums in stadiums and collateral infrastructure projects. The rapid investment in long-lasting physical stocks raises questions of equity and efficiency for national taxpayers and event attendees. This paper reviews several cases of historical and recent mega-events to assess the infrastructure costs, returns on infrastructure investments, and impacts of the events on urban development patterns. It will highlight cases where mega-event investments contributed to long-term economic growth.
Working Paper Number
1203
Recommended Citation
Matheson, Victor, "Assessing the infrastructure impact of mega-events in emerging economies" (2012). Economics Department Working Papers. Paper 8.
https://crossworks.holycross.edu/econ_working_papers/8