The Capitalist Investor

The Economics of Football, Ep. #132

June 23, 2022 Mark Tepper
The Capitalist Investor
The Economics of Football, Ep. #132
Show Notes

It’s more than touchdowns, football is a business just like everything else. In Episode #132 of “The Capitalist Investor,” Derek, Luke, and Tony discuss a local debate here in Cleveland –– the chances of a new billion-dollar Browns stadium.  Fan or not: this week’s episode focuses on the economics behind football stadiums, public tax funding, local infrastructure, and city revenue generation. It’s not just about Cleveland, it’s any city with a major team looking to generate more revenue and amplify infrastructure. But when it comes to billion-dollar stadium projects, who’s going to fund it? 

Outline of This Episode:

●  [2:05] Resurfacing the stadium debate  

●  [3:30] Economically… What will a dome bring? 

●  [12:50] It’s not just Cleveland… It’s every city  

●  [16:20] The business of NFL players today