Section
The Business
Investigating the economics, politics, and power structures that underpin the global sports industry.
How the 2026 World Cup's Economic Model Works: From FIFA's Billions to City-Level Payoffs
The 2026 FIFA World Cup's economic model operates on global projections and city-level impacts, both derived from economic modeling. Understanding the layers of direct, indirect, and induced spending is key to interpreting these projection-driven figures, which are not audited results.
Priya Singh· Jul 3· 4 min
Why Sporting Event Economic Impact Studies Overstate the Benefits: A Reader's Diagnostic Checklist
Economic impact studies for major sporting events often exaggerate benefits due to common methodological flaws like substitution and crowding out. This article provides a diagnostic checklist to critically evaluate these claims and consider a broader triple bottom line.
Priya Singh· Jun 21· 4 min