Document Type
Working Paper
Date of This Version
2-1-2005
Keywords
impact analysis, sports, mega-event, championship
Abstract
This paper examines issues related to the economic impact of sports championships on the local economy of host cities. While boosters frequently claim a large positive effect of such championships, a closer examination leads to the conclusion that the impact is likely much smaller than touted and may even be negative.
Working Paper Number
0504
Recommended Citation
Matheson, Victor and Baade, Robert, "The Paradox of Championships: Be Careful What You Wish For, Sports Fans" (2005). Economics Department Working Papers. Paper 89.
https://crossworks.holycross.edu/econ_working_papers/89