Economic Benefit of Recreation in Manitoba – A provincial capacity building project

In this project, two students from the Master of Arts in Applied Economics program will calculate the economic value and impact of the recreation sector in Manitoba. Their report will provide an evidence base from which Recreation Manitoba and its clients can decide on recreation initiatives with the highest economic return on investment. This information can in turn be used in Recreation Manitoba’s funding proposals for public and private granting bodies. To the extent that the economic benefits of recreation are high in Manitoba, and increased funding is forthcoming for the sector, this project may spur increased economic development and well-being in Manitoba.

Faculty Supervisor:

Melanie O’Gorman

Student:

Partner:

Recreation Manitoba

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Arts, entertainment and recreation

University:

University of Winnipeg

Program: