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The economics of the World Cup
The economics of the World Cup
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29 minutes
Released:
Dec 5, 2022
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David Dollar speaks with Victor Matheson, a professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, about the economic implications for a country hosting the World Cup tournament. Prof. Matheson, author of a recent paper, “The Economics of the World Cup,” discusses the costs and benefits for the host country, whether sports stadiums generate economic activity, the impact on tourism, and FIFA’s role in organizing the quadrennial event. Show notes and transcript: https://brook.gs/3UsnNIj Dollar & Sense is part of the Brookings Podcast Network. Learn more at brookings.edu/podcasts, and send feedback to podcasts@brookings.edu.
Released:
Dec 5, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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