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Notably, many studies indicate that the actual economic impact of hosting a Super Bowl is considerably less than the NFL claims. Numerous economists argue that a city's gain in economic activity may very well be overshadowed by costs. The concept of "crowding out" surfaces here; local residents might opt to avoid congested areas, skirting local businesses during the frenzy. Additionally, much of the aggrandized spending is siphoned off by external businesses, leading to what economists term "leakage," where profits escape the local economy.