Is There Any Real Economic Benefit to Hosting a World Cup?
We spoke with four economists about Russia's claims of a World Cup-related financial windfall. They were all skeptical.
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Stadiums
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The Crowd’s Energy Is Bad for Your Ears
On the other hand, at least the players can still hear themselves think.
The Impossible Fight Against America’s Stadiums
The shady money and politics behind the country's biggest, most expensive sports arenas.
A Tale of 2 Cultures: We Live in a Stadium, but Need a Sanctuary
We need not only to attend events but also to take the time to attend to what happens and reflect on those events in the moment.
America Has a Stadium Problem
Despite every number suggesting they shouldn't, why do American cities keep building sports stadiums funded with public money?
Major Lessons From the Minor Leagues
There is a measurable economic boost from hosting a minor league baseball team, a newish study finds. What might happen if we mixed in some DNA from English football?
Emptying a Packed Stadium Quickly … and Safely
Athletes have long known that the ticket to getting into stadiums is practice. Thanks to a computer simulation and 70,000 avatars, that's also the key to getting out of stadiums.