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Research Unit for Sports Management & Physical Activity Policy (RU-SMPAP), Sports Management Program, Faculty of Sports Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand & - , Thanavutd.C@chula.ac.th
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Background. Sporting events are widely recognized as catalysts for economic growth and tourism development, attracting substantial academic interest in evaluating their economic impacts. Although numerous studies have assessed these impacts, a thorough review of the analytical methods employed remains lacking.
Objectives. This paper seeks to address that gap by reviewing and critically analyzing the various analytical approaches used to evaluate the economic impacts of sports events.
Methods. Drawing on existing review articles and empirical studies indexed in Scopus from 1992 to 2023, this study provides a narrative discussion of the objectives, strengths, and limitations of each method, highlighting the commonly used assessment tools.
Results. The findings offer valuable insights for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers by providing practical guidelines for selecting appropriate evaluation techniques and enhancing the methodological rigour of future assessments.
Conclusion. Ultimately, this review contributes to the refinement of economic impact evaluation studies, supporting more informed and evidence-based decision-making in the planning and management of sporting events.
Objectives. This paper seeks to address that gap by reviewing and critically analyzing the various analytical approaches used to evaluate the economic impacts of sports events.
Methods. Drawing on existing review articles and empirical studies indexed in Scopus from 1992 to 2023, this study provides a narrative discussion of the objectives, strengths, and limitations of each method, highlighting the commonly used assessment tools.
Results. The findings offer valuable insights for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers by providing practical guidelines for selecting appropriate evaluation techniques and enhancing the methodological rigour of future assessments.
Conclusion. Ultimately, this review contributes to the refinement of economic impact evaluation studies, supporting more informed and evidence-based decision-making in the planning and management of sporting events.
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- This review offers a foundational guideline for scholars seeking to evaluate the economic impacts of sporting events.
- It presents a critical analysis of the advantages and limitations of the most commonly employed analytical approaches in prior research within this domain.
Type of Study: Review Article |
Subject:
Sport Management and its related branches
Received: 2025/08/21 | Accepted: 2025/10/23
Received: 2025/08/21 | Accepted: 2025/10/23
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