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J.C. Bradbury @jcbradbury.bsky.social · 19h

No. Only a fool would describe this project as "a cornerstone for citywide economic development for decades to come," since every attempt to do this has failed. 50 years of research has demonstrated that sports venues don't promote economic development. buff.ly/6FGr6eC

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J.C. Bradbury @jcbradbury.bsky.social · 23h

The funding plan for Brook Park is more set than for Las Vegas.

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J.C. Bradbury @jcbradbury.bsky.social · 23h

Good to see the MDJ doing some hard-hitting journalism. After all, it's important to celebrate the crumbs the Atlanta Braves toss us from the 50/50 raffle and vanity license plate sales.

Atlanta Braves spend Volunteer Day beautifying Mableton

Habitat for Humanity of NW Metro Atlanta, in partnership with the Atlanta Braves Foundation and NAPA Auto Parts, joined forces on Oct. 8 through its Community Curb Appeal program to

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J.C. Bradbury @jcbradbury.bsky.social · 23h

Any San Antonio representative who approached the Spurs about a new taxpayer-funded arena, when the team wasn't asking for one, should be recalled from office, immediately.

J.C. Bradbury @jcbradbury.bsky.social · 23h

Sports venue subsidies are not the product of teams extracting consumer surplus through relocation threats. The cause is local leaders who benefit from the perks associated with professional sports, who willingly hand out taxpayer dollars for access. woai.iheart.com/featured/san...

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J.C. Bradbury @jcbradbury.bsky.social · 23h

This means that antitrust remedies, such has splitting up leagues, won't work to curtail stadium subsidies. The problem doesn't stem from the market power of leagues, it's jock-sniffing politicians.

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J.C. Bradbury @jcbradbury.bsky.social · 23h

Sports venue subsidies are not the product of teams extracting consumer surplus through relocation threats. The cause is local leaders who benefit from the perks associated with professional sports, who willingly hand out taxpayer dollars for access. woai.iheart.com/featured/san...

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J.C. Bradbury @jcbradbury.bsky.social · 23h

What is so strange about the Las Vegas A's stadium saga is that there is seemingly legitimate construction going on at the site. If Fisher has the funding worked out (he's supposedly still seeking investors) why won't he make it public?

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J.C. Bradbury @jcbradbury.bsky.social · 1d

The Spurs aren't going anywhere. And even if they were, they don't deserve a dime of taxpayer money.

San Antonio Spurs rep refuses to say whether team will leave town if arena vote fails next month - San Antonio Current

Spurs General Counsel Bobby Perez's comments came during a stormy Project Marvel Town Hall hosted by District 5 Councilwoman Teri Castillo. San Antonio Spurs general counsel Bobby Perez, during a…

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J.C. Bradbury @jcbradbury.bsky.social · 1d

On second thought, it reminds me more of college.

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J.C. Bradbury @jcbradbury.bsky.social · 1d

I put more effort into my 7th grade science project than John Fisher is putting into the A's Las Vegas relocation.

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J.C. Bradbury @jcbradbury.bsky.social · 1d

Seems relevant.

Camper Van Beethoven – Take the Skinheads Bowling (1985) (HD 60fps)

#campervanbeethoven #taketheskinheadsbowling Artista: Camper Van Beethoven Fecha de lanzamiento: 1985 Álbum: Telephone Free Landslide Victory

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J.C. Bradbury @jcbradbury.bsky.social · 1d

Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, and expecting different results.

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J.C. Bradbury @jcbradbury.bsky.social · 1d

"This is not just a baseball project”... DRINK!

Town hall planned on $500M Medford redevelopment project, ballot initiative | Rogue Valley Times

Residents and businesses will have the chance to ask questions next week about the proposed $500 million Creekside Quarter redevelopment project near downtown Medford.

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Geoffrey Propheter @gpropheter.bsky.social · 1d

Just a friendly reminder that any researchers with working papers in the public finance and sports space should reach out to me. I've got a standing offer for a special issue and would love to take the editor up on it. Papers don't have to be US-centric but lessons for policy in US is needed.

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J.C. Bradbury @jcbradbury.bsky.social · 1d

If San Antonio is such a crappy market for basketball, then just move and stop lecturing taxpayers about how it will be good for them to hand over their money to you. And then where will you move? Oh right, all available markets are similarly sized or smaller.

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J.C. Bradbury @jcbradbury.bsky.social · 1d

Claiming to be 27th (really 19th) in market size among 30 NBA teams, some of which get subsidies, isn't a compelling reason to underwrite a private business. Maybe find a new business. In any event, the Spurs already have a public arena that got a $100 mil renovation in 2015.

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J.C. Bradbury @jcbradbury.bsky.social · 1d

Pretty crappy write-up on the San Antonio arena plan from @ksatnews. I mean is it really that hard to find an economist who's studied the subject to weigh in? www.ksat.com/news/local/2...

Who will pay for a new Spurs arena in downtown San Antonio? KSAT Explains

The City of San Antonio, Bexar County and the San Antonio Spurs are pouring into a large pot of money. Here’s how.

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J.C. Bradbury @jcbradbury.bsky.social · 2d

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J.C. Bradbury @jcbradbury.bsky.social · 2d

The Las Vegas A's stadium continues to limp forward. It's still not clear to me how it's going to be paid for, but lenders must be convinced that Fisher is good for it, somehow. If so, why won't he show us?