국가 경쟁력과 올림픽 성적 간의 관계 = 베이징올림픽 사례

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This paper explores the relationship between nation`s competitiveness and Olympic results of 2008 Beijing. I used economic level, population size, number of athletics, and path analysis to find out the relationships of these variables. I analyzed these data by correlation coefficient, regression analysis, and path analysis. I choose every nation which has at least one bronze medal as a unit of analysis. I found the following outcomes. First, the direct effect of population size on medals is positive but weak. Second, the indirect effect of population size on medals is positive and about twice larger than that of direct effect. Third, the direct effect of GNP per person on medals is negative and very weak. Fourth, the indirect effect of GNP per person on medals is positive and about ten times larger than that of direct effect. Fifth, the most effective path on medals is the number of athletics which come from population size and GNP per person.