However,Kazimatia and Dawsons` studies(2007)asserted that having been the host of various sport competitions ,Greece would witness a significant reduction in unemployment through 1997-2004 during which,on average, there was 1.88% annual reduction in unemployment rate.
Similarly, Balfonsa and Sava (2002) estimated that Olympic games will create 7700 new jobs between 2006-2012(Kasimatia and Dawson,2007).
Also, the studies showed that Sidney Olympic games (2000)would create 5300 jobs in the south Walzder-Australia and 7500 jobs throughout Australia (Lockstone ,Baum 2008).