Author
Listed:
- Sarita de Albuquerque
- Edouard Jousselin
- Aldo Penalva
- Edith Stojanovic
- Alexis Heulin
- Julien Lasalle
- De Pastor Raymond
- Pierre Berger
- Raffaella Cartigny
Abstract
The overall impact on the French economy of staging the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris during the summer of 2024 was positive, contrary to certain misgivings that were mentioned beforehand. GDP growth in the third quarter of the year was boosted by an estimated 1/4 percentage point, thanks to sales of tickets and broadcasting rights in particular. However, the impact was transitory and – excluding any subsequent windfalls – limited to the third quarter. With regard to payments, cash withdrawals recorded in Paris were higher than usual due to the arrival of large numbers of foreign tourists. However, the transactions remained relatively limited and did not pose any problems for cash industry players. Overall, against a backdrop of considerable visitor numbers, the Banque de France was able to put in place a specific organisational framework capable of averting any crisis situation. La tenue des Jeux olympiques et paralympiques de Paris a eu des effets dans l’ensemble positifs sur l’économie française durant l’été 2024, contrairement aux craintes qui avaient pu être exprimées en amont. En estimation, la croissance du PIB au troisième trimestre de l’année a été amplifiée de l’ordre d’un quart de point, grâce plus particulièrement à la vente des billets et des droits télévisuels. Il s’agit toutefois d’un impact transitoire sur ce seul trimestre, hors éventuelles retombées ultérieures. En matière de paiements, des retraits d’espèces plus élevés que d’habitude ont pu être observés à Paris, du fait de l’afflux de touristes étrangers. Mais ces mouvements sont restés limités et n’ont posé aucune difficulté aux acteurs concernés de la filière fiduciaire. De façon générale, la Banque de France a pu définir avec l’ensemble des acteurs une organisation spécifique, de façon à prévenir toute situation de crise, dans un contexte de forte affluence.
Suggested Citation
Sarita de Albuquerque & Edouard Jousselin & Aldo Penalva & Edith Stojanovic & Alexis Heulin & Julien Lasalle & De Pastor Raymond & Pierre Berger & Raffaella Cartigny, 2024.
"The impact of the Paris Olympics on third-quarter 2024 economic activity and payments [L’impact des Jeux olympiques de Paris sur l’activité économique et les paiements au troisième trimestre 2024],"
Bulletin de la Banque de France, Banque de France, issue 255.
Handle:
RePEc:bfr:bullbf:2024:255:02
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