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Originally Posted by Torture
Somebody call all the economists that have studied arenas and come to the same conclusion, Matty81 thinks they forgot to capture indirect discretionary investment and spending. That will probably change the equation!
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Kind of a disrespectful response but I'll take the bait... I'm not saying they forgot to calculate it, I'm saying it's impossible to ever quantify and almost impossible to estimate so the economic model excludes it. It should be a qualification on the opinion provided.
Much like another poster saying they come into Calgary for Flames games, I often do the same, and while my economic impact is not so large individually, I think there are lots of people who consider professional sports in their decision to travel, move to, or invest in a city that an assessment of the direct spend on tickets and taxes paid does not capture.
I think it's a flaw in the modelling. And frankly beyond my own sense of personal loss if the Flames left, mainly what I would feel if the Flames move because of this Woolley guy who also effectively spiked the Olympic bid is sorry for Calgary, it's another kick in the sack the city does not need right now.