Davies, L., Taylor, P., Ramchandani, G., & Christy, E. (2020). Measuring the Social Return on Investment of community sport and leisure facilities. Managing Sport and Leisure. http://doi.org/10.1080/23750472.2020.1794938

Davies, L., & Kokolakakis, T. (2019). Fit as a Fiddle. HCM Handbook 2019.

Davies, L., Taylor, P., Ramchandani, G., & Christy, E. (2019). Social return on investment (SROI) in sport: a model for measuring the value of participation in England. International Journal of Sport Policy and Politics. http://doi.org/10.1080/19406940.2019.1596967

Eigenschenk, B., Thomann, A., McClure, M., Davies, L., Gregory, M., Dettweiler, U., & Inglés, E. (2019). Benefits of outdoor sports for society. A systematic literature review and reflections on evidence. International journal of environmental research and public health, 16 (6). http://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16060937

Davies, L. (2016). A wider role for sport : community sports hubs and urban regeneration. Sport in Society, 19 (10), 1537-1555. http://doi.org/10.1080/17430437.2016.1159192

Ramchandani, G., Davies, L., Coleman, R., Shibli, S., & Bingham, J. (2015). Limited or lasting legacy? : the effect of non-mega sport event attendance on participation. European Sport Management Quarterly, 15 (1), 93-110. http://doi.org/10.1080/16184742.2014.996583

Bullough, S., Davies, L., & Barrett, D. (2015). The impact of a community free swimming programme for young people (under 19) in England. Sport Management Review, 18 (1), 32-44. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.smr.2014.09.001

Davies, L., Coleman, R., & Ramchandani, G. (2013). Evaluating event economic impact : rigour versus reality? International Journal of Event and Festival Management, 4 (1), 31-42. http://doi.org/10.1108/17582951311307494

Davies, L. (2012). Beyond the Games: regeneration legacies and London 2012. Leisure Studies, 31 (3), 307-337. http://doi.org/10.1080/02614367.2011.649779

Gratton, C., & Davies, L. (2012). The regeneration promise: Will the Olympics deliver for East London? The Economist. http://www.sportsthinktank.com/uploads/legacy-2012---understanding-the-impact-of-the-olympic-games-(1).pdf

Davies, L. (2011). Using sports infrastructure to deliver economic and social change: Lessons for London beyond 2012. Local Economy, 26 (4), 227-231. http://doi.org/10.1177/0269094211404638

Davies, L. (2010). Sport and economic regeneration: a winning combination? Sport in Society, 13 (10), 1438-1457. http://doi.org/10.1080/17430437.2010.520935

Davies, L., Ramchandani, G., & Coleman, R. (2010). Measuring attendance: issues and implications for estimating the impact of free-to-view sports events. International Journal of Sports Marketing and Sponsorship, 12 (1), 11-23. http://www.imrpublications.com/journal-landing.aspx?volno=L&no=L

Davies, L. (2010). Legacy stadia: What happens when the party leaves town. Football and Stadium Management, 3, 1-12.

Davies, L.E. (2008). Sport and the local economy: The effects of stadia development on the commercial property market. Local Economy, 23 (1), 31-46. http://doi.org/10.1080/02690940801906718

Davies, L.E. (2008). Sport and the local economy: the role of stadia in regenerating commercial property. Local Economy, 23 (1), 31-46. http://doi.org/10.1080/02690940801906718

Davies, L.E. (2006). Sporting a new role: stadia and the real estate market. Managing leisure: an international journal, 11 (4), 231-244. http://doi.org/10.1080/13606710600893726

Davies, L.E. (2005). Not in my back yard! Sports stadia location and the property market. Area, 37 (3), 268-276. http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/

Davies, L.E. (2004). Valuing the voluntary sector: rethinking economic analysis. Leisure studies, 23 (4), 347-364. http://doi.org/10.1080/0261436042000209146

Davies, L.E. (2002). Consumers' expenditure on sport in the UK: Increased spending or under-estimation? Managing leisure: an international journal, 7 (2), 83-102. http://doi.org/10.1080/13606710210137237

Davies, L.E. (2002). Sport in the city: measuring economic significance at the local level. European sport management quarterly, 2 (2), 83-107. http://doi.org/10.1080/16184740208721915

Conference papers

Peake, R., & Davies, L. (2020). Determining elite para-athletic development pathways: An investigation of Track & Field [abstract only]. In NASSM 2020 Conference, Virtual, 28 May 2020 - 30 May 2020. NASSM: https://www.nassm.org/files/conf_abstracts/2020-262.pdf

Shibli, S., Ramchandani, G., Davies, L., Downward, P., & Bingham, J. (2018). The impact of elite sporting success on national pride in England. In European Association of Sport Management, Malmo, 5 September 2018 - 8 September 2018. EASM

Davies, L., Taylor, P., Ramchandani, G., & Christy, E. (2017). Social Return on Investment in Sport: Measuring the value of participation in England. In European Association of Sport Management, Bern. EASM: http://www.easm2017.com/bookofabstracts.html

Kokolakakis, T., Davies, L., & Jethmalani, S. (2017). Measuring the impact of sports stadia on property prices: A hedonic analysis of the Etihad Stadium, UK. In 9th ESEA conference on sport economics, Paderborn (Germany).

Ramchandani, G., Davies, L., Coleman, R., Shibli, S., & Bingham, J. (2013). Limited or lasting legacy? The effect of non-mega sport event attendance on participation. In European Association for Sport Management, Istanbul. EASM

Davies, L. (2012). Regional development and regeneration, mega-events and sport: A case study of North West England, UK. In American Association of Geographers (AAG), New York, 22 February 2012 - 26 February 2012. AAG

Davies, L. (2010). Sport and urban regeneration: theory, policy and practice: A regional case study of North West England, UK. In European Association of Sport Management, Prague, 1 September 2010 - 4 September 2010. EASM

Davies, L. (2006). Major events, stadia and property markets. In Regional Studies Association Conference. The 2012 Games and the FIFA World Cup: The National and Regional Impacts of Major Sporting Events, Birkbeck University, London. Regional Studies Association

Davies, L. (2005). Sporting a new role? Stadia and the property market. In European Association of Sport Management, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 1 September 2005 - 4 September 2005. EASM

Davies, L. (2002). Sport in the city: Measuring the economic significance at the local level. In Sport in the City conference, Melbourne, 15 September 2002 - 22 September 2001.

Davies, L. (1999). The role of sport in economic regeneration: A case study of Sheffield. In Sport Conf 99, Sheffield.

Davies, L. (1997). The economic impact of sport: A case study of Sheffield. In European Association of Sport Management, Glasgow, 1 September 1999 - 5 September 1999. EASM

Davies, L. (1997). Sport Tourism - the missing player? In Second Annual Conference on Sport Tourism, Normal, Illinois.

Peake, R., & Davies, L. (2019). Determining International Parasport Success Factors For Para-Athletics In The UK. In Breitbarth, T., Bodet, G., Luna, Á.F., Naranjo, P.B., & Bielons, G. (Eds.) European Sport Management Conference, Seville, Spain, 3 September 2019 - 6 September 2019 (pp. 691-692). Universidad Europea: https://easm2019.com/BOAEASM2019.pdf

Book chapters

Ramchandani, G., Coleman, R., Davies, L., Shibli, S., & Bingham, J. (2017). Valuing the inspirational impacts of major sports events. In Lundberg, E., Armbrecht, J., Andersson, T.D., & Getz, D. (Eds.) The value of events. (pp. 136-158). Abingdon: Routledge: https://www.routledge.com/The-Value-of-Events/Lundberg-Armbrecht-Andersson-Getz/p/book/9781138678415

Davies, L. (2017). Sustainable Urban Legacies of Hosting the Olympic Games. In Wagner, U., Storm, R., & Nielsen, K. (Eds.) When Sport Meets Business: A Socio-Critical Approach. (pp. 203-218). Sage

Davies, L. (2016). Applying the balance scorecard approach to evaluating events. In Routledge Handbook of Theory in Sport Management. Routledge

Davies, L. (2014). Beyond the games: Regeneration legacies and London 2012. In Horne, J. (Ed.) Leisure, Culture and the Olympic Games. (pp. 47-75).

Davies, L. (2011). Sport and regeneration: A winning combination? In Sam, M., & Hughson, J. (Eds.) Sport in the City: Cultural Connections. (pp. 22-41). Routledge

Reports

Davies, L., Ramchandani, G., Griffiths, K., & Christy, E. (2021). The value of sport in NEOM: Research findings. NEOM / 4 Global.

Griffiths, K., Davies, L., & Christy, E. (2021). The value of sport in NEOM: Review of evidence on the social impact of sport. NEOM / 4 Global.

Griffiths, K., Davies, L., & Christy, E. (2021). The value of sport in NEOM: Review of evidence on the social impact of sport – summary report. NEOM / 4 Global.

Davies, L., Ramchandani, G., & Christy, E. (2021). The value of sport in Lima: Methodological briefing note and research findings. Lima Legacy Company / 4 Global.

Griffiths, K., Davies, L., & Christy, E. (2021). The value of sport in Lima: Review of evidence on the social impact of sport. Lima Legacy Company / 4 Global.

Griffiths, K., Davies, L., & Christy, E. (2021). The value of sport in Lima: Review of evidence on the social impact of sport – summary report. Lima Legacy Company / 4 Global.

Davies, L., Christy, E., & Ramchandani, G. (2020). Social impact of netball. England Netball / 4 Global.

Davies, L., Christy, E., Ramchandani, G., & Taylor, P. (2020). Social Return on Investment of sport and physical activity in England. Sport England. https://sportengland-production-files.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/2020-09/Social%20return%20on%20investment.pdf?5BgvLn09jwpTesBJ4BXhVfRhV4TYgm9E

Kokolakakis, T., Christy, E., & Davies, L. (2020). The economic importance of sport and physical activity in England. Sport England. https://sportengland-production-files.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/2020-09/Economic%20importance%20of%20sport%20and%20physical%20activity.pdf?iCexEpBSeom2xu2uWfoAYacI2VwGbvK6

Davies, L. (2020). Social and economic value of sport and physical activity in England. Summary report. Sport England. https://sportengland-production-files.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/2020-09/Social%20and%20economic%20value%20of%20sport%20and%20physical%20activity%20-%20summary.pdf?Ifr7FqnmAz.8U3LLQu14rb1yIKL4SUJ7

Davies, L., & Christy, E. (2019). Measuring the social value of libriaries. GLL / 4 Global.

Davies, L. (2019). Sport participation in Scotland: quantifying the benefits. Observatory for Sport in Scotland. https://www.oss.scot/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Sport-in-Scotland-benefits-Davies.pdf

Davies, L., Mansfield, L., Griffiths, K., John, A., Christy, E., & Kay, T. (2019). Sport outcomes evidence review: Subjective wellbeing; individual development; social and community development; economic development. Sport England.

Gregory, M., Davies, L., Ramchandani, G., & McClure, M. (2019). Benefits of Outdoor Sports for Society (BOSS). Development of methodology to value social impact of outdoor sport. European Network of Outdoor Sports. https://outdoorsportsbenefits.eu/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/11257-BOSS-Stage2-Report.pdf

Gregory, M., Davies, L., Ramchandani, G., & McClure, M. (2019). Benefits of Outdoor Sports for Society (BOSS). Testing of methodology to value social benefits of outdoor sport. European Network of Outdoor Sports. https://outdoorsportsbenefits.eu/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/BOSS-Stage-3-Report.pdf

Shibli, S., Davies, L., Gregory, M., Ramchandani, G., & Hart, G. (2018). Run Birmingham evaluation. Birmingham City Council.

Davies, L., & Kokolakakis, T. (2018). Measuring the social and economic importance of sport in Wales. Report 2: The Economic Importance of Sport in Wales 2016/17. Sport Wales.

Davies, L., Ramchandani, G., Christy, E., & Taylor, P. (2018). Measuring the social and economic value of sport in Wales. Report 1: Social Return on Investment of sport in Wales 2016/17. Sport Wales. https://www.sport.wales/content-vault/social-return-on-investment-in-sport/

Davies, L., Ramchandani, G., & Shibli, S. (2018). Measuring social value using the National Benchmarking Service in England. Sport England.

Davies, L., Ramchandani, G., Christy, E., & Taylor, P. (2018). Social Return on Investment in Sport and Physical Activity for Greater London. London Sport. http://londonsportsroi.org/

Coleman, R., Davies, L., & Ramchandani, G. (2018). Economic impact and audience perceptions of Special Olympics GB National Games. Special Olympics.

Davies, L., Shibli, S., Kokolakakis, T., & Ramchandani, G. (2017). Active Lives Adult Survey: Understanding mental wellbeing, individual development and social and community development in the context of participation and volunteering in sport and physical activity. Sport England. https://sportengland-production-files.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/active-lives-adult-survey-detailed-report-december-2017.pdf

Davies, L., Christy, E., & Coleman, R. (2017). The social impact of major events: Literature review. UK Sport.

Shibli, S., Davies, L., Ramchandani, G., & Downward, P. (2017). The social value of medal success. UK Sport.

Davies, L., Shibli, S., Kokolakakis, T., Griffiths, K., & Ramchandani, G. (2017). Active Lives Adult Survey: Understanding mental wellbeing, individual development and social and community development in the context of participation and volunteering in sport and physical activity (May 16-17). Technical report. Sport England.

Davies, L., Taylor, P., Ramchandani, G., & Christy, E. (2016). Social Return on Investment in sport for the Sheffield City Trust group of sports facilities: An evaluation of the Physical Activity Referral Scheme. Sheffield International Venues.

Davies, L., Taylor, P., Ramchandani, G., & Christy, E. (2016). Social Return on Investment in sport for the Sheffield City Trust group of sports facilities. A participation-wide model. Sheffield International Venues.

Davies, L., Taylor, P., Ramchandani, G., Christy, E., & Griffiths, K. (2016). Social Return on Investment for golf in England. England Golf Partnership.

Gregory, M., Davies, L., Kokolakakis, T., & Barrett, D. (2016). Economic impact of the Porter Valley. National Trust / Sheffield City Council.

Davies, L., Shibli, S., & Griffiths, K. (2016). Social impact of golf: Desk study and insight brief. England Golf Partnership.

Davies, L., Taylor, P., Ramchandani, G., & Christy, E. (2016). Social return on investment in sport : a participation wide model for England. Department for Culture, Media and Sport. https://www4.shu.ac.uk/_assets/pdf/research/sirc/Final-SIRC-SROI-England-Web-report.pdf

Davies, L., Taylor, P., Ramchandani, G., & Christy, E. (2016). Social Return on Investment in sport: A participation wide model for England. Summary report. Sheffield Hallam University. https://www4.shu.ac.uk/_assets/pdf/research/sirc/Final-SIRC-SROI-England-Web-report.pdf

Taylor, P., Davies, L., Wells, P., Gilbertson, J., & Tayleur, W. (2015). A review of the social impacts of culture and sport. Department for Culture, Media and Sport. https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/a-review-of-the-social-impacts-of-culture-and-sport

Kelly, S., Davies, L., Harrop, D., Mcclimens, A., Peplow, D., & Pollard, N. (2015). Reviewing art therapy research : a constructive critique. Sheffield Hallam University.

Shibli, S., Ramchandani, G., & Davies, L. (2015). An analysis of Northern Ireland’s performance in the Commonwealth Games: 1950-2014. Sport Northern Ireland.

Shibli, S., Davies, L., Gregory, M., & Coalter, F. (2015). Sport for Development measurement framework. Sport England.

Shibli, S., Ramchandani, G., & Davies, L. (2015). An analysis of Wales’ performance in the Commonwealth Games: 1950-2014. Sport Wales.

Gregory, M., Davies, L., Kokolakakis, T., & Barrett, D. (2014). Everything grows outside–including jobs and the economy. Valuing the contribution of the outdoor economy in Sheffield. Summary report. Sheffield CIty Council. http://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/images/fromassets/100_3329_161014125319.pdf

Gregory, M., Davies, L., Kokolakakis, T., & Barrett, D. (2014). Everything grows outside - including jobs and the economy. Valuing the contribution of the outdoor economy in Sheffield. Sheffield City Council.

Shibli, S., Ramchandani, G., & Davies, L. (2014). An analysis of Scotland’s performance in the Commonwealth Games. sportscotland.

Shibli, S., Kokolakakis, T., & Davies, L. (2014). Child taking part survey: multivariate analysis of the determinants of child participation in arts, sport, heritage, museums and libraries. DCMS.

Davies, L. (2012). The value of the sport and leisure market in the Sheffield City Region: Current position and future forecasts. Sheffield City Region Local Economic Partnership.

Theses / Dissertations

Bullough, S. (2022). Evaluating the efficacy of UEFA’s home-grown rule in European football. (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Davies, L. http://doi.org/10.7190/shu-thesis-00461

Shibli, S. (2015). Performance analysis in sport and leisure management. (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Davies, L.

Liu, K.Y. (2014). A critical evaluation of the Kaohsiung arena Build Operate Transfer project. (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Davies, L., Watson, P., & Griffith, A.

Presentations

Davies, L. (2020). Social Return on Investment model of Sport and Physical Activity in England: Measuring MSK and other health outcomes (Invited presentation). Presented at: National MSK Health Data Group event [online event], Online

Davies, L., & Spiers, A. (2020). The social and economic value of sport and physical activity. UK Active National Summit 2020: Lessons for a better future (Invited presentation). Presented at: UK Active National Summit: Lessons for a better future, Online, 2021

Davies, L. (2019). Social Return on Investment in sport: Measuring the value of participation in Wales (Invited keynote). Presented at: What’s your value? How to demonstrate the difference you help to make, Cardiff

Davies, L., & Goodspeed, T. (2018). Challenges of definition: Balancing principles with a rigorous approach to measuring value to society (Invited presentation). Presented at: National Social Value Conference 2018, Manchester, 2018

Davies, L. (2018). Social Return on Investment in Sport: Measuring the value of volunteering and participation (invited presentation). Presented at: Sports Volunteering Research Network seminar series, Cardiff

Davies, L. (2018). Major Event Legacies: Revisiting the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games (Invited keynote). Presented at: Taiwanese Society for Sport Management (TASSM) International Sport Management conference, Taipei, 2018

Davies, L. (2016). Leveraging legacy from mega sports events (Invited presentation). Presented at: International conference: State strategies for leveraging sport mega-events, Birmingham

Davies, L. (2016). Social Value Calculator (Invited presentation). Presented at: Elevate National Conference, Olympia, 2016

Davies, L. (2016). Sport and regeneration: a winning combination? (Invited keynote). Presented at: Sport in the community, Etihad Stadium, Manchester

Davies, L. (2015). Sport, economic growth and regeneration: What works? (Invited keynote). Presented at: City Sport Summit, Plymouth

Davies, L. (2014). How cities use major sporting events and build a lasting legacy (Invited presentation). Presented at: Birkbeck Business Week, Birkbeck University, London, 2014

Davies, L. (2012). The London Olympics and urban regeneration ‘legacy’ (Invited presentation). Presented at: Leveraging Legacies from Sports Mega-Events, University of Birmingham

Davies, L. (2012). Beyond the Games: Regeneration Legacies and London 2012 (Invited presentation). Presented at: A Sporting Chance: The Legacies of Mega-Events for Post-Industrial British Cities, University of Manchester

Davies, L. (2011). S(up)porting regeneration: Delivering an economic legacy for London beyond 2012. Olympic Park Legacy Company (OPLC) (Invited presentation). Presented at: Olympic Legacy Lecture Series, University of East London

Davies, L. (2011). The regeneration game: Football stadia and urban development (Invited presentation). Presented at: Football and Urban Development Symposium, University of Bristol

Davies, L. (2007). Sport and regeneration: A winning combination? (Invited presentation). Presented at: Sport in the City Symposium, Dunedin, New Zealand

Davies, L. (2006). The potential economic benefits of the London 2012 Olympics for South Yorkshire (Invited presentation). Presented at: South Yorkshire Partnership Research Forum, Barnsley

Davies, L. (2002). Sports events – A major economic generator? (Invited presentation). Presented at: Bid to Benefit Conference, Manchester