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MEGA‐EVENTS AND SECTORAL EMPLOYMENT: THE CASE OF THE 1996 OLYMPIC GAMES

2012; Wiley; Volume: 31; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1111/j.1465-7287.2012.00327.x

ISSN

1465-7287

Autores

Arne Feddersen, Wolfgang Maennig,

Tópico(s)

Sports, Gender, and Society

Resumo

Using the data of the 1996 Olympic Games, this paper analyzes the economic impact of a mega‐sporting event. Earlier studies are extended in several ways. First, monthly rather than quarterly data are employed. Second, the impact is analyzed for 16 different sectors. Third, we use a nonparametric approach to flexibly isolate employment effects. Hardly any evidence for a persistent shift in the aftermath of or the preparation for the Olympic Games is supported. We find significant positive employment effects exclusively during the Olympic Games. These short‐term effects are concentrated in the sectors of “retail trade,”“accommodation and food services,” and “arts, entertainment, and recreation.” ( JEL H54, R12, L83)

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