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Chapter 3: The Short Run Economic Impact (p. 35 56)
Chapter 5 Barcelona and Sochi (p. 75 94)

Zimbalist, A. S. (2016). Circus Maximus: The Economic Gamble Behind Hosting the Olympics and the World Cup (Vol. 2nd edition). Washington, D.C.: Brookings Institution Press.
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1. Discuss the general short-term and long-term economic impact of hosting the World Cup and Olympic Games.

2. Compare and contrast the economic and social impact experienced by Barcelona and Sochi.

Assignment Expectations

This paper should be at least 4 pages, not counting the title page and reference page.

A clear introduction that orients a reader to the essay main content and the main points discussed should be provided.

A well-developed, well-balanced essay body that develops each point in its own paragraph should be included.

A concise conclusion that summarizes the whole essay should also be included.

Include at least three references. Quoted material should not exceed 10% of the total paper (since the focus of these assignments is critical thinking). Use your own words and build on the ideas of others.When material is copied verbatim from external sources, it must be enclosed in quotes.

The references should be cited within the text and also listed at the end of the assignment in the References section. Follow the APA Style format; seewww.apa.org.