The participants will acquire the basic knowledge:

• to estimate rigorously and without distortion the forecastable impact of a mega event (Olympics, Expo or similar); 
  
• to evaluate the validity of estimates produced by others.

The basic requisite is intellectual curiosity and rigour. Apart from this there are no requisite expect for a lecture where the basic mathematics of Input-output model are exposed (requirement: basic matrix algebra, convergence of series). This section is optional; the final certificate will indicate whether you also validated this section.

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Fourie, J., & Santana-Gallego, M. (2011). The impact of mega-sport events on tourist arrivals. Tourism Management, 1364-1370