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Is Smaller Better? A Comment On "Comparative Economic Impact Analyses" By Michael Mondello And , Victor Matheson
Is Smaller Better? A Comment On "Comparative Economic Impact Analyses" By Michael Mondello And , Victor Matheson
Economics Department Working Papers
In a recent article in Economic Development Quarterly, "Comparative Economic Impact Analyses: Differences Across Cities, Events, and Demographics" (November 2004), Michael Mondello and Patrick Rishe examined the economic impact of small, amateur sporting events on host economies. This response to their work suggests four reasons why ex ante economic impact estimates for smaller sporting events may come closer to matching ex post reality than those for "mega-events" including less crowding out, lower hosting costs, higher multipliers, and less incentive for boosters to published inflated figures.
Playhouse Square Center: Economic Impact And Contribution To Northeast Ohio, Robert Sadowski, Jill Norton, Ziona Austrian, Mark Rosentraub
Playhouse Square Center: Economic Impact And Contribution To Northeast Ohio, Robert Sadowski, Jill Norton, Ziona Austrian, Mark Rosentraub
All Maxine Goodman Levin School of Urban Affairs Publications
This study reports on the contribution made by Playhouse Square Center to Northeast Ohio. The contribution comes in various forms, which are reflected in the report’s different sections. The first uses a traditional economic model to estimate the economic impact of Playhouse Square Center. It calculates how each dollar spent by, or due to the presence of, Playhouse Square generates additional spending and jobs in the local economy. The second type of contribution is through the various educational programs and events aimed at increasing interest and involvement in the arts. Although the value of these activities is difficult to quantify, …
Economic Multipliers And Mega-Event Analysis , Victor Matheson
Economic Multipliers And Mega-Event Analysis , Victor Matheson
Economics Department Working Papers
Critics of economic impact studies that purport to show that mega-events such as the Olympics bring large benefits to the communities “lucky” enough to host them frequently cite the use of inappropriate multipliers as a primary reason why these impact studies overstate the true economic gains to the hosts of these events. This brief paper shows in a numerical example how mega-events may lead to inflated multipliers and exaggerated claims of economic benefits.
Research In Review: Regional Economic Impacts Of Military Installations In The Paso Del Norte Region, Dennis L. Soden, David A. Schauer, Brent Mccune, David Coronado, Janet S. Conary
Research In Review: Regional Economic Impacts Of Military Installations In The Paso Del Norte Region, Dennis L. Soden, David A. Schauer, Brent Mccune, David Coronado, Janet S. Conary
IPED Technical Reports
No abstract provided.
2002 Economic Impact Of White Sands Missile Range (Wsmr) On The Regional Economy, David A. Schauer, Dennis L. Soden, Brent Mccune, David Coronado
2002 Economic Impact Of White Sands Missile Range (Wsmr) On The Regional Economy, David A. Schauer, Dennis L. Soden, Brent Mccune, David Coronado
IPED Technical Reports
No abstract provided.
2002 Economic Impact Of Holloman Air Force Base (Hafb) On The Regional Economy, David A. Schauer, Dennis L. Soden, Brent Mccune, David Coronado
2002 Economic Impact Of Holloman Air Force Base (Hafb) On The Regional Economy, David A. Schauer, Dennis L. Soden, Brent Mccune, David Coronado
IPED Technical Reports
No abstract provided.
The Expansion Of Texas Tech University School Of Medicine: Economic Impact On El Paso, Texas Over 2004-2013, David A. Schauer, Dennis L. Soden, David Coronado
The Expansion Of Texas Tech University School Of Medicine: Economic Impact On El Paso, Texas Over 2004-2013, David A. Schauer, Dennis L. Soden, David Coronado
IPED Technical Reports
No abstract provided.