This paper assesses the economic impact of a cultural event on a local economy. The event analyzed is the Umbria Jazz music festival, which is held annually in July in the city of Perugia in Italy. The relevance of this case study concerns the methodological problems involved in estimating the number of visitors attracted by an event characterized by numerous free concerts. In addition, through the choice of the components of expenditure and the impact analysis model, the proposed approach represents an advanced synthesis of the paths which have been developing in the literature.

The economic impact of cultural events: the Umbria Jazz music festival

BRACALENTE, Bruno;CHIRIELEISON, CECILIA;FERRUCCI, Luca;GIGLIOTTI, MARINA;RANALLI, Maria Giovanna
2011

Abstract

This paper assesses the economic impact of a cultural event on a local economy. The event analyzed is the Umbria Jazz music festival, which is held annually in July in the city of Perugia in Italy. The relevance of this case study concerns the methodological problems involved in estimating the number of visitors attracted by an event characterized by numerous free concerts. In addition, through the choice of the components of expenditure and the impact analysis model, the proposed approach represents an advanced synthesis of the paths which have been developing in the literature.
2011
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