Economics 2420 The Economics of Tourism (Fall 2024)

This course uses economic tools to analyze the role of tourism at the provincial, regional, national and international levels. In-put/output analysis is used to compute local multipliers as they relate to the PEI economy. The role of the hospitality industry is also explored.

Course Instructor
Jim Sentance

Leeds, Michael A., et al. The Economics of Sports. Chapter 8: "Mega-Events," pp. 223-251, Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group, 2024.

Pezzi, Maria Giulia, et al. Agritourism, Wine Tourism, and Craft Beer Tourism: Local Responses to Peripherality through Tourism Niches. Chapter 9: "Tourism, Authenticity, and Craft Beer," pp. 173-191, Routledge, 2021.

Pezzi, Maria Giulia, et al. Agritourism, Wine Tourism, and Craft Beer Tourism: Local Responses to Peripherality through Tourism Niches. Chapter 10: "Beercations," pp. 192-207, Routledge, 2021.

Vanhove, Norbert. The Economics of Tourism Destinations: Theory and Practice. Chapter 5: "Tourism's vulnerabilities," pp. 128-144, Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2022.

Vanhove, Norbert. The Economics of Tourism Destinations: Theory and Practice. Chapter 10: "Tourism as a development strategy," pp. 298-314, Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2022.