In this paper, we explore the costs and benefits of hosting the Olympic Games. On the cost
side, there are three major categories: general infrastructure such as transportation and …

This article reviews recent scholarship on the urban politics of mega-events. Mega-events
have long been promoted as drivers of urban development, based on their potential to …

Research Highlights and Abstract The article discusses how states are increasingly using
sports mega-events as part of their 'soft power'strategies The limited literature on 'soft …

Marathons are sport tourism events taking place in many cities around the globe. Economic
impacts studies have shown that there exist positive economic effects for the host city but the …

Managing Major Sports Events: Theory and Practice is a complete introduction to the
principles and practical skills that underpin the running and hosting of major sports events …

In response to the increasing debate on the relative worth of small events compared to large
events, we create a theoretical model to determine whether smaller events are more likely to …

This paper provides an overview of the economics of sports mega-events as well as a
review of the existing literature in the field. The paper describes why boosters' ex ante …

This paper empirically illustrates the difference between a standard economic impact
analysis (EIA) and a cost-benefit analysis (CBA). The EIA was conducted using an existing …

With firms spending $60 billion on sponsorship annually, it has become an integral part of
the marketing mix and is necessary for the survival of many sport organizations. Despite the …

For many years there has been wide recognition of the economic impact that major sports
events can generate in attracting visitors and event-related construction investment. This …