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Taylor Swift's Levi's Stadium Shows Boosted Silicon Valley Economy by $33M

Amelia Jones

Economist estimates Taylor Swift's 2 concerts at Levi's Stadium generated $33.5M for Silicon Valley

70% of 60K fans were out-of-towners who spent $19M on lodging, food, entertainment in Santa Clara

Fans staying 20% longer and spending 25% more daily than typical concertgoers around the US

Swift concert impact tops regular Levi's events but trails $240M boost of a Super Bowl

Levi's parent 49ers feuded with Santa Clara over curfew; city fining Swift $2K for late fireworks

But economist says city should celebrate economic success of concerts like Swift's