Are the Olympics Worth the Cost?
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Are the Olympics Worth the Cost?

January 7, 2022 3:29 pm (EST)

Are the Olympics Worth the Cost?
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The Olympics cost host countries billions of dollars. With concerns growing over displacement, debt, and now the COVID-19 pandemic, countries are questioning whether to host the big event.

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