Public Funding of Private Sports Stadiums

Panelists discussed the use of public money to fund major league sports stadiums, as well as the results of these actions such as budget cut… read more

Panelists discussed the use of public money to fund major league sports stadiums, as well as the results of these actions such as budget cuts for libraries, museums, recreation centers, transportation and other public services. Issues discussed included the power structures of cities, local coalitions for growth, corporate welfare, and media ethics. Also discussed were successful and unsuccessful strategies for promoting or preventing the construction of a new stadium. After their presentations, the authors responded to questions from members of the audience.

Jim Bouton, a former major league baseball pitcher, is the author of Foul Ball: My Life and Hard Times Trying to Save an Old Ballpark, published by Midpoint Trade Books, Inc. Mr. Delaney and Mr. Eckstein co-authored Public Dollars, Private Stadiums: The Battle Over Building Sports Stadiums, published by Rutgers University Press. close

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Public Funding of Private Sports Stadiums

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Program ID:
181678-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Forum
Location:
Villanova, Pennsylvania, United States
First Aired:
May 01, 2004 | 9:29am EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Jul 12, 2004 | 4:00am EDT | C-SPAN 2

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  • May 01, 2004 | 9:29am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • May 15, 2004 | 5:29pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jul 12, 2004 | 4:00am EDT | C-SPAN 2
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