India Olympics 2036: It's all fun and games till you become host
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The Financial Burdens of the Olympic Games
This chapter analyzes the economic implications of hosting the Olympics, highlighting budget overruns in historical examples like Montreal and Sochi. It questions the motivations behind cities' desires to host the games, against the backdrop of financial burdens often borne by taxpayers. The discussion also explores corruption issues and proposes a radical idea of a single city hosting the Olympics every four years to streamline resources.
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