The impact of the growth machine on public financing of professional sports facilities: The case of the St. Louis Cardinals
by Click, Eric M., Ph.D., THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS, 2009, 220 pages; 3375939

Abstract:

This dissertation focuses on public financing of facilities for professional sports teams, particularly Major League Baseball (MLB) from a local economic development (LED) perspective. The researcher completed a case study of the St. Louis Cardinals’ new Busch Stadium using growth machine theory as developed by Logan and Molotch (1987). Further, this researcher attempts to explain how and why cities continue to invest public funds in professional sports facilities despite economic evidence that indicates that they do not produce a satisfactory monetary return on investment. Cities have great demand on funds, especially those concerning public services and infrastructure. With the current economic crisis, this demand is likely to grow. Moreover, this research attempts to bridge the gap in literature concerning professional sports facilities, LED, and growth machine theory.
 
AdviserDouglas J. Watson
SchoolTHE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS
SourceDAI/A 70-10, p. , Dec 2009
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsSports management; Public administration; Urban planning
Publication Number3375939
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