In Slovenia, we have not often researched or discussed sports from an economic perspective, especially not regarding the various economic effects of sports and related industries. Today, sports are no longer just a physical activity; today, sports, directly and indirectly, along with all related industries, represent one of the largest economic areas in the world with numerous social and economic effects. Since Slovenia is one of those countries where the population has a high propensity for sports and also supports it, as does the government, we conducted the Targeted Research Project VP-2344, financed by MGTŠ and ARIS, in which we assess the economic and social effects of sports in Slovenia, particularly in the field of large international sporting events. Through these events, Slovenia presents itself as an excellent organizer and as an interesting sports and tourism destination. The project's results show the multiplicative effects of such events. It would be sensible to include all effects and others in a set of satellite accounts that could at least periodically show what the most important economic implications are, such as impact on GDP, employability and other macroeconomic criteria.
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