The value of sport and physical recreation to Tasmania

摘要: This report introduces a model of ‘Sport and Physical Recreation Value’ that locates the discrete values Sport (SPR) and, for first time, illustrates dynamic way they interact. The used in this estimates costs benefits SPR single region, Tasmania. The key findings are financial year 2008-2009: The sum enjoyed by Tasmania as result is conservatively estimated to be $5.6 billion, delivering over $4 value every $1 invested whole community — 400 per cent return. The contribution all tiers government $100 million repaid 50 times returns community. Our health system saved $60.2 direct SPR-enabled physical activity. The cost injury was $3.1 million. Tasmanian households, businesses collectively spent $613.1 on SPR, further $677.2 labour assets. 36 500 Tasmanians aged 15 years volunteered three hours — equivalent nearly 1 800 full-time jobs community. Nearly one tourists participated SPR. After paying $188.4 related taxes (nearly double all-of-government investment SPR) employing 13 000 people, Tasmanian firms $184.4 profits can directly attributed SPR. There even greater economic had investing ways encourage increased community participation regular SPR. Our principal finding although current levels yield strong return, more economically efficient outcome achieved increasing rate participation. For example, 10 increase would generate an additional $905.3 annual benefits. proposed therefore useful tool enabling explaining benefit analysis, evaluating policy alternatives support aim.