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The Intelligence from The Economist

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The Financial Game of Stadium Subsidies

This chapter explores the complex financial relationship between professional sports teams and public funding, using the Kansas City Royals' stadium situation as a case study. It critiques common economic justifications for government subsidies while revealing the growing public opposition to such funding. Ultimately, the discussion highlights a pressing need for reallocating financial resources to more beneficial sectors like infrastructure and education.

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