Cities keep shelling out taxpayer money for sports stadiums, yet the economics almost never makes sense
https://theconversation.com/cities-keep-shelling-out-taxpayer-money-for-sports-stadiums-yet-the-economics-almost-never-makes-sense-292058
> Communities almost never see a boost in job or income growth after taxpayers subsidize a new sports facility.
From ancient Rome, bread and circuses.
Eric Lawton
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