The economics of mega events: sectoral and regional impacts

Authors

  • Alberto Oliveira Instituto de Pesquisa e Planejamento Urbano e Regional - IPPUR/UFRJ

Keywords:

Mega-events, Urban master projects, Development strategies

Abstract

The aim of this study is to evaluate the coherence of mega-events as strategy for economic growth. The bibliographic review showed that this strategy is not based on solid theoretical basis, because results from models adopted in other contexts and geographical scales. The international experience indicates that mega-events depend on high level risk strategies, particularly at developing countries. The economic analysis revealed that the benefited economic sectors do not have a high impact on the Brazilian economy and the concentration of investments in the country’s southeast does not contribute to reduce regional inequalities.

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Author Biography

Alberto Oliveira, Instituto de Pesquisa e Planejamento Urbano e Regional - IPPUR/UFRJ

Economista, Doutor em Planejamento Urbano e Regional e professor do Instituto de Pesquisa e Planejamento Urbano e Regional da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (IPPUR/UFRJ)

Published

2012-02-14

How to Cite

Oliveira, A. (2012). The economics of mega events: sectoral and regional impacts. Revista Paranaense De Desenvolvimento - RPD, (120), 257–275. Retrieved from https://ipardes.emnuvens.com.br/revistaparanaense/article/view/230

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Section

Dossiê: Planejamento e Gestão Urbana e Regional - Parte 2 - Organização: Rosa Moura