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Abstract
This paper explores the effect of hosting the Olympic Games on various economic indicators relating to employment, tourism, and investment. Focusing on the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver, the study examines changes in economic indicators before and after the event. This study analyzes regional data from 2006 to 2017 compiled by Statistics Canada, using both Random-Effects and Fixed-Effects regression models. Additionally, a literature review discussing other authors’ works on the topic provides insight on previous findings. The study finds that while some employment sectors saw lasting effects in the post-Games period, the broader effects on total employment and tourism were not lasting. This research contributes to the literature on the economic effect of hosting the Olympic Games by looking specifically into the regional effects of the 2010 Olympic Games.