The South Africa World Cup

No One Can Take Away the Party

Authors

  • Lucas Navarro Facultad de Economía y Negocios , Alberto Hurtado University image/svg+xml
    • Manuel Willington Facultad de Economía y Negocios , Alberto Hurtado University image/svg+xml

      DOI:

      https://doi.org/10.11565/oe.vi42.245

      Keywords:

      South Africa World Cup, 2010 World Cup, GDP

      Abstract

      Hosting a soccer World Cup is an event that stirs across-the-board joy in the society entrusted with it. Months later, however, when the bill arrives, not everyone is quite so happy.  That is why minimum wage increases in countries with high informality do not help improve income distribution. Major sporting events such as the World Cup and the Olympic Games are often presented as great opportunities to boost the host country's economy. Continue reading...

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      2010-06-01

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      The South Africa World Cup: No One Can Take Away the Party. (2010). Observatorio Económico, 42, 7. https://doi.org/10.11565/oe.vi42.245

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