Optimal Size of the Rugby World Cup
The 2011 Rugby World Cup has now progressed past the Pool Stage, with the Quarter-Finals to be played this coming weekend. Hosts New Zealand look to be in …
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World Cup Notes
I think hosting the World Cup in South Africa may be too large a burden for a smallish developing country: population 49 million, with per capita income …
Mega-Events in Developing Nations
South Africa has spent at least $6 billion in preparations for this summer’s World Cup. How can a poor but developing country like South Africa …
World Cup Bid 2018/2022
Stephen J. Dubner blogged about a report I wrote about the 2018/2022 World Cup bid a group of Americans has put together. I read comments …