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Cities Seem to Want Sports Stadiums. But Should They?

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The race to build a football stadium in greater Los Angeles is on. Earlier this week, the city of Inglewood, which is right next to LAX, approved plans to build a new stadium, presumably for the St. Louis Rams, though the NFL hasn't approved that move. And the Oakland Raiders and San Diego Chargers say they're building a stadium in nearby Carson. We know the LA market is expected to be a big money maker for an NFL team. But what's the financial boost from a pro sports team for the cities they're in?

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