What follows is a brief summary of the Tasks and related issues to be considered when conducting economic impact analysis of recreation events/facilities. These Tasks are discussed in more details in the Economic Impact Manual and can be referenced by links in the title of each sub page.

 

You can download a high-quality PDF version of these tasks here (). If you want to print a specific task, click 'Printable ' at the top of that task page and then print from the PDF version that opens. For a complete PDF, see above.

 

• Task 1 - Determine the Scope of the Study
• Task 2 - Data Collection
  
  
  • Data Collection Approach
  • Data Collection Instrument(s)
  • Data Collection Strategy
• Task 3 - Estimate Total Direct Visitor Spending
• Task 4 - Measuring Total Economic Impacts (Assessing Impacts via the Multiplier Effect)
• Task 5 - State Conclusions and Acknowledge Study Limitations

NOTE

A discussion of relevant economic costs and social benefits and costs is also included in the complete Impact Guide (Step 3). There is also a summary of common errors in economic impact analysis. As above, this material can be accessed by proceeding to the optional third step by clicking here.