Hosting The Olympics Is A Terrible Investment

8/21/2016

This article from FiveThirtyEight argues that hosting the Olympics is a poor economic investment for cities and countries. It presents data and analysis to support the claim that the cost of hosting the Olympics far outweighs any potential benefits, both in terms of financial gains and long-term infrastructure development. The article discusses how Olympic host cities often face cost overruns, lack of proper utilization of Olympic facilities after the games, and the displacement and negative impact on local communities. It also touches on the potential for corruption and mismanagement associated with hosting the Olympics. Overall, the article concludes that the economic benefits of hosting the Olympics are largely overstated, making it an imprudent investment for cities and nations.

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