Cost and Revenue Overruns of the Olympic Games 2000–2018

Explore the intricate financial dynamics of the Olympic Games in "Cost and Revenue Overruns of the Olympic Games 2000–2018" by Holger Preuß. Published by Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG in 2019, this insightful paperback spans 184 pages and delves into the cost and revenue overruns experienced from the Sydney Games in 2000 through to PyeongChang in 2018. Preuß meticulously examines the financial challenges faced by host cities, analyzing data from eight years prior to each event up to the Games themselves. This open access book serves as an invaluable resource for future Olympic hosts, offering critical insights that can help manage expectations and improve financial planning. Whether you are a researcher, policy maker, or simply an Olympic enthusiast, this book is essential for understanding the economic impact of one of the world's largest sporting events.