Spending on the Summer Olympics Over the Last 24 Years: Trends, Impacts, and Analysis
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The Summer Olympics, one of the world's most prestigious and watched sporting events, has a long history of attracting global attention and significant investments. Over the past 20 years, spending on hosting the Summer Olympics has surged, driven by rising expectations for infrastructure, security, marketing, and legacy projects. This article explores the trends in Olympic spending from the 2000 Sydney Olympics to the 2024 Paris Olympics, analyzing how different host cities allocated their resources and the economic, political, and social implications of these expenditures. Keywords: Olympics, Sport Management, Social Benefit
Author: Adam Popek
Language: English
Topic: Sport and Mega-Event Impacts
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6930482945