'Very rarely are there economic benefits': Sports economist slams public funding of Flames arena
A veteran U.S. sports economist says public funding of sports arenas rarely benefits the host city.
Veteran U.S. economist Victor Matheson studies impact of sports arenas on host cities
A veteran U.S. sports economist says public funding of sports arenas rarely benefits the host city.
Victor Matheson who has studied the issue in-depthsays there is "no good reason that rich owners can't build their own stadiums."
Mathesonis adding his name to the list of critics of Calgary's potential contribution to a new complex to house the Calgary Flames.
Watch the full interview with CBC Calgary's Rob Brown above.