El impacto económico del turismo en localidades pequeñas. Análisis insumo-producto aplicado a los parques Ischigualasto y Talampaya

A study on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Ischigualasto and Talampaya Natural Parks in Argentina reveals that increased tourist demand correlates positively with local economic growth, particularly in small communities like Valle Fértil-Villa Unión. Researchers used a hybrid insumo-producto interregional model to overcome data scarcity at the subnational level, combining location coefficients with local surveys from 2015-2016. Simulations showed that while tourism boosts local products, this impact could be amplified by developing regional value chains. The findings underscore the potential for sustainable economic development in small, tourism-dependent regions through strategic investments.

Romero, C. A., Tarelli, J. P., & Porto, L. (2020). El impacto económico del turismo en localidades pequeñas. Análisis insumo-producto aplicado a los parques Ischigualasto y Talampaya. Cuyonomics. Investigaciones En Economía Regional, 4(5), 105–128. https://doi.org/10.48162/rev.42.022