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An Economic Myth of Olympic Proportions

According to Olympic legend, hosting the Games is an economic boon for the chosen city and country. In reality, as Rio de Janeiro is finding out, the Games are more often a boondoggle, with costs far exceeding the benefits.

NORTHAMPTON – According to Olympic legend, hosting the Games is an economic boon for the chosen city and country. In reality, the Games are more often a boondoggle, as Rio de Janeiro is finding out.

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