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on Sports and Economics |
| By: | Szulim, Szymon |
| Abstract: | While smart city research predominantly focuses on large urban areas, this paper investigates smaller, purpose-built environments, proposing an operational definition for the "Micro Smart City" concept. It specifically analyzes "Sport-Oriented Micro Smart Cities", arguing that large-scale, technologically advanced sports complexes (elite training centers, academies, stadiums) are evolving into such entities. This transformation is driven by the integration of smart technologies and the adoption of selected urban functions (like housing, services, and operational self-sufficiency), allowing these facilities to emulate urban characteristics despite lacking municipal governance. Case studies of modern sports infrastructure illustrate this evolution. The paper contributes to understanding smart city scalability and the diverse manifestations of smart urbanism in specialized, micro-scale contexts. |
| Date: | 2025–07–23 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:socarx:8nxaq_v1 |
| By: | Guillaume Denos (IAE Angers - Institut d'Administration des Entreprises (IAE) - Angers - UA - Université d'Angers, GRANEM - Groupe de Recherche Angevin en Economie et Management - UA - Université d'Angers - Institut Agro Rennes Angers - Institut Agro - Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement) |
| Abstract: | https://theconversation.com/les-clubs-de -football-en-crise-bientot-une-vitrine-p our-leconomie-sociale-et-solidaire-21723 6 |
| Date: | 2023–11–16 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-05115229 |
| By: | James J. Heckman; Colleen P. Loughlin; Haihan Tian |
| Abstract: | This paper uses longitudinal data to study the benefits of participation in scholastic athletics starting with high school participation and continuing with college athletics, including the benefits of intramural athletics. We study the impact of participation on a number of important life outcomes, including graduation from high school and college and wages after schooling is completed. Controlling for rich measures of cognitive and personality skills and social background, we find substantial benefits at all levels. Participation in athletics promotes social mobility for disadvantaged and minority students. |
| JEL: | I31 Z2 Z22 |
| Date: | 2025–07 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:nbr:nberwo:34046 |