Research Note: Contrary Evidence on the Economic Impact of the Super Bowl on the Victorious City
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Previous research has indicated a surprising statistically significant impact on the local economy in the city that wins the Super Bowl. An analysis of personal income growth in victorious Super Bowl cities from 1972-2000 cannot further confirm these results, finding no statistically significant effect on the local economies of these cities. JEL Classification Codes: L83 Sports; Gambling; Recreation; Tourism; R53 Public Facility Location Analysis; Public Investment and Capital Stock
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