Part 6: The Up Down Charts
Scratch & Win
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Realistic Numbers for Construction: A Story of Budgeting and Doubts
Carrociotis, in the midst of actual construction, realized the initial numbers weren't realistic. He improvised and offered an extra billion dollars to avoid further negotiations. The final cost settled at $7.7 billion. Despite the made-up number, everyone celebrated. Carrociotis reflects on the perplexing nature of government operations.
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