73: The Money-Losing Economics of the Olympics

22/07/2024 41 min
73: The Money-Losing Economics of the Olympics

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Episode Synopsis

Host cities have typically lost billions on the Games. How can the Olympics be saved? Guest: Professor Andrew Zimbalist, author of the book, "Circus Maximus: The Economic Gamble Behind Hosting the Olympics and the World Cup."