Circus Maximus

Beyond the headlines of the world's most beloved sporting events Circus Maximus focuses on major cities, like London, Rio, and Barcelona, that have previously hosted these sporting events, to provide context for future host cities that will bear the weight of exploding expenses, corruption, and protests. Zimbalist offers a sobering and candid look at the Olympics and the World Cup from outside the echo chamber.

Andrew Zimbalist is the Robert A. Woods Professor of Economics at Smith College and a noted sports economist and sports industry consultant.

Contents: Preface to the Third Edition Preface to the Second Edition Preface to the First Edition 1. What's Wrong with the Olympics and the World Cup? 2. Setting the Stage 3. The Short-Run Economic Impact 4. The Long-Run Economic Impact 5. Barcelona and Sochi 6. Rio-Brazil and London 7. Bread or Circuses? Postscript Notes Index