If your team wants a new stadium in 2023, it's likely going to cost well over a billion dollars, which is likely going to require some help. Since the 1950's, teams all across the US have been funding their facilities with money from the cities they play in.

It's a great deal for the teams, but what about the people who come to see them every week?

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Dr. Drukker's article: https://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi...

U of M article: https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/mje/2022/...

John Oliver piece from 2015:    • Stadiums: Last Week Tonight with John...  

Robert Reich video:    • The Sports Stadium Scam | Robert Reich