Circus maximus : the economic gamble behind hosting the Olympics and the World Cup /

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Examines the impact of hosting major sporting events, including the World Cup and the Olympics, looking at the hollow claims given by private industry boosters and government supporters who promise an economic boon that never arrives.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Zimbalist, Andrew S. (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, [2015]
Temas:
World Cup (Soccer) > Economic aspects.
World Cup (Soccer)
Hosting of sporting events > Economic aspects.
Olympics > Economic aspects.
Soccer > Economic aspects.
Accueil d'événements sportifs > Aspect économique.
Jeux olympiques > Aspect économique.
GAMES > Gambling > Sports.
SPORTS & RECREATION > Business Aspects.
SPORTS & RECREATION > Essays.
SPORTS & RECREATION > History.
SPORTS & RECREATION > Reference.
TRAVEL > Special Interest > Sports.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Public Policy > Economic Policy.
Economics
Olympics > Economic aspects
Soccer > Economic aspects
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:Examines the impact of hosting major sporting events, including the World Cup and the Olympics, looking at the hollow claims given by private industry boosters and government supporters who promise an economic boon that never arrives.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xiii, 174 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 137-163) and index.
ISBN:9780815726524
081572652X

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