Conference Papers
The following documents represent two conference products. The first document is the edited conference transcript. Edited for clarity as well as concision, this document highlights the major themes of this conference. It provides a clear and brief introduction to current thinking about economic impact analyses. This document also contains a very informative introduction by Jonathan Katz and a glossary of economic terms. The remaining documents on this page are the papers that were commissioned for this conference. Throughout the conference these essays served as both the starting points and touchstones for the discussions.
Report
Lasting Effects Conference Summary and Edited Transcript
Papers
Some Observations of Analyzing Economic Impact: A Case Study, the Economic Impact of the Staples Center on the City of Los Angeles
by Robert A. Baade
Assessing the Impacts of the Cultural Industry
by David Throsby
The Supply Constraint Problem in Economic Impact Analysis: An Arts/Sports Disparity
by Bruce Seaman
When Should Regions Bid for Artistic Resources?
by Tyler Cowen