Wednesday, August 09, 2006
A new report out of Oregon detils the economic impact of county fairs. the report outlines the leverage from public investment in these activities. it points to the fact that public investment in fairs can be levereaged by more than 10 times.
Interestingly, the author also explores the personal networks that can form at fairs.
"County fairs are pushing against a strong tide of social isolation," according to the author.
Read more. The study will be available in September.
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The economic impact of county fairs
