Overview

The production of goods and services related to sports is a significant part of the world economy. In the United States alone, sports were estimated to contribute around $50 billion to GDP in 2005. The Center for International Development at Harvard University has launched a collaborative research project with the International Centre for Sport Security to examine the factors that influence the development of a robust and sustainable sports sector. More

Impact of Major Sporting Events

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CID Executive Director Marcela Escobari participates in the Financial and Societal Impact of Major Sporting Events panel at the OAS/ICSS conference in Washington DC.