This paper evaluates, firstly, the direct and indirect economic benefits which are brought by sporting events at the national level; secondly, government decisions with regards to the economic development of sporting events; thirdly, cultural changes in a society due to sporting events which the government advocates for.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- UK Sporting Events Bring Economic Benefits to the Country
- UK Sporting Events Influence the Political Decision Making of Central Government
- UK Sporting Events Lead to Cultural Changes in Society
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper evaluates the economic, political, and cultural impacts of sporting events in the UK, focusing on how these events affect the host cities, the government's decision-making, and society's cultural landscape. The paper examines the direct and indirect economic benefits, government interventions in sporting events, and the legacy of cultural change that these events can generate.
- The Economic Impact of Sporting Events
- Government Involvement in Sporting Events
- Cultural Change and Legacy
- The Role of Media and Sponsorship
- The Significance of Event Typology
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The paper begins by examining the economic benefits of sporting events in the UK, focusing on the Wimbledon Championships as a case study. It highlights the direct economic benefits through tourism and media exposure and the indirect economic benefits through sponsorship and taxation. The paper then explores the influence of sporting events on government decision-making, using the London 2012 Olympics and the English Premier League as examples. It analyzes the government's motivations and the potential risks of overestimating economic benefits. Finally, the paper investigates the cultural changes that sporting events can foster, using the 17th Commonwealth Games as an example. It analyzes the legacy of the Games and the impact on the community and the city's cultural landscape.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This paper explores the multifaceted impact of sporting events in the UK. Key terms and concepts include economic benefits, tourism, sponsorship, government intervention, cultural change, legacy, event typology, media exposure, community integration, and urban regeneration.
- Quote paper
- Echo Yu (Author), 2012, Evaluation of Sporting Events in the UK, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/214488
