As we approach the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, we’re looking into whether the mega sporting events really do bring an economic boost to the host city and country, or whether it costs more than it’s worth.
Many Parisians aren’t really happy about their city hosting this year’s summer Olympics.
Despite President Emmanuel Macron’s desire to turn the event into a “popular celebration”, the minimum €2,700 tickets to attend the opening ceremony and the several hundred euro cost to go and see almost any of the events may for once give the French a good reason to complain.
Nevertheless, many have been quick to point out the old adage that the Olympics should bring a much-needed boost to the French economy during times of inflation and a cost-of-living crisis, as…
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