The last 30 years have seen extraordinary changes in sports facility construction and financing. the five papers in this special issue examine the current state of sports facility financing and economics from the cutting edge of research. the papers in this special issue examine the financing and economics of sports facilities from a variety of perspective, including tangible and intangible economic benefits, new financing models, and an assessment of the profitability of new stadiums.
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