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Sports Stadiums Are Bad Public Investments. So Why Are Cities Still Paying for Them? - Hit & Run : Reason.com

Sports Stadiums Are Bad Public Investments. So Why Are Cities Still Paying for Them? - Hit & Run : Reason.com
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I am an assistant professor of public administration and the director of public administration and undergraduate organizational leadership programs at Point Park University in Pittsburgh, PA. I have over 30 years of experience in public safety and disaster management and 25 years as a teacher, instructor and professor.
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