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The hidden benefits of non-elite mass participation sports events: an economic perspective

The hidden benefits of non-elite mass participation sports events: an economic perspective This paper examines the hidden financial benefits that non-elite events are capable of delivering for host cities. The paper provides examples of how mass participation (and other non-elite) events can generate substantial economic impacts comparable to and, in some cases greater than, those associated with elite events. Cost-effectiveness of mass participation events, relative to major elite sports events, is discussed. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png International Journal of Sports Marketing and Sponsorship Emerald Publishing

The hidden benefits of non-elite mass participation sports events: an economic perspective

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Emerald Publishing
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1464-6668
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10.1108/IJSMS-12-01-2010-B004
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This paper examines the hidden financial benefits that non-elite events are capable of delivering for host cities. The paper provides examples of how mass participation (and other non-elite) events can generate substantial economic impacts comparable to and, in some cases greater than, those associated with elite events. Cost-effectiveness of mass participation events, relative to major elite sports events, is discussed.

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International Journal of Sports Marketing and Sponsorship – Emerald Publishing

Published: Oct 1, 2010

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