In response to
"Are there any cities in modern times that have actually benefitted from hosting an Olympics?"
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Don Homer
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That's a tough question. I think direct financials say 'no' but did Beijing/China up its international prominence?
Posted by
ty97
Jul 9 '12, 06:19
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And if so, how do you value that?
In limited cases, I think a direct financial loss could theoretically be offset by helping to legitimize a country as world player
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