J.C. Bradbury
@jcbradbury.com
Economist, Georgian, Gadfly
Stadium Subsidies, Film Incentives, Local Economic Development, Sports Economics
Tariffs bad. Vaccines good.
*If I block you, you deserved it.*
jcbradbury.com
Stadium Subsidies, Film Incentives, Local Economic Development, Sports Economics
Tariffs bad. Vaccines good.
*If I block you, you deserved it.*
jcbradbury.com
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FFS... for very many reasons.
Can Soccer Stadiums Revitalize American Cities?
A wave of small and midsize cities are betting on stadiums anchoring mixed-use development as engines of growth. But those ambitions often fade once the games start.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:19 PM
FFS... for very many reasons.
Reposted by J.C. Bradbury
Walmart says Thanksgiving dinner is cheaper this year.
It’s not. The basket just got smaller.
That makes it the perfect lesson in how economists measure inflation.
Read more: www.mondayeconomist.com/p/walmart-th...
It’s not. The basket just got smaller.
That makes it the perfect lesson in how economists measure inflation.
Read more: www.mondayeconomist.com/p/walmart-th...
The Case of the Cheaper Dinner That Costs More
Walmart says Thanksgiving dinner is 25% cheaper this year. Sounds like great news, right? But there’s a catch. They quietly changed what’s in the meal.
www.mondayeconomist.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Walmart says Thanksgiving dinner is cheaper this year.
It’s not. The basket just got smaller.
That makes it the perfect lesson in how economists measure inflation.
Read more: www.mondayeconomist.com/p/walmart-th...
It’s not. The basket just got smaller.
That makes it the perfect lesson in how economists measure inflation.
Read more: www.mondayeconomist.com/p/walmart-th...
I just "finished" a 1000-piece puzzle only to find it was missing 18 pieces (straight-out-of-the box new, too). Hard to express the murderous rage I feel.
November 9, 2025 at 6:43 PM
I just "finished" a 1000-piece puzzle only to find it was missing 18 pieces (straight-out-of-the box new, too). Hard to express the murderous rage I feel.
Cleveland is pretty clearly better off without the Browns stadium. Good story in today's Plain Dealer.
Is Cleveland better off without Browns stadium?
Breaking down Cleveland's football stadium costs, and what the city gets in return
buff.ly
November 9, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Cleveland is pretty clearly better off without the Browns stadium. Good story in today's Plain Dealer.
Happy 60th to Jeff Blauser. Never forget what Ted Turner said to then-GM John Schuerholz about him: "what’s this shit I read about a budget. You want to sign Jeff Blauser, sign him!"
November 8, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Happy 60th to Jeff Blauser. Never forget what Ted Turner said to then-GM John Schuerholz about him: "what’s this shit I read about a budget. You want to sign Jeff Blauser, sign him!"
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Evan Drellich had this months ago. It was Mark DeRosa making a bad joke about Manfred’s powers.
He also happens to manage team USA, so he needs to do better: www.nytimes.com/athletic/652...
He also happens to manage team USA, so he needs to do better: www.nytimes.com/athletic/652...
November 8, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Evan Drellich had this months ago. It was Mark DeRosa making a bad joke about Manfred’s powers.
He also happens to manage team USA, so he needs to do better: www.nytimes.com/athletic/652...
He also happens to manage team USA, so he needs to do better: www.nytimes.com/athletic/652...
Apparently, the "hard lesson" is not to recommend further study of a proposal that all subject experts advised against and the only poll done showed it was unpopular. www.expressnews.com/politics/art...
Analysis: Spurs arena vote gave Gina Ortiz Jones a hard political lesson
The Spurs’ push for a publicly funded new arena showed Jones the limits of her power as San Antonio mayor. It was hard to watch. But you couldn't look away.
www.expressnews.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Apparently, the "hard lesson" is not to recommend further study of a proposal that all subject experts advised against and the only poll done showed it was unpopular. www.expressnews.com/politics/art...
I've pretty much given up trying to figure out what's going on with the Las Vegas A's stadium. All signs are that it is being built, but I wouldn't be shocked if construction stopped tomorrow.
Funding Questions in Las Vegas Put A's Ballpark in Tricky Spot
The A's continue building a ballpark in Las Vegas, but the surrounding area isn't up to much
buff.ly
November 7, 2025 at 5:20 PM
I've pretty much given up trying to figure out what's going on with the Las Vegas A's stadium. All signs are that it is being built, but I wouldn't be shocked if construction stopped tomorrow.
No public sports venue has ever paid for itself. For years, I've been asking for an example, but none has ever been provided. Yet, the @expressnews.com editorial board is crowing about what a success the Spurs arena will be before construction has ever begun. www.expressnews.com/opinion/edit...
November 7, 2025 at 3:03 PM
No public sports venue has ever paid for itself. For years, I've been asking for an example, but none has ever been provided. Yet, the @expressnews.com editorial board is crowing about what a success the Spurs arena will be before construction has ever begun. www.expressnews.com/opinion/edit...
Sounds significant for the Las Vegas A's stadium. Why is this flying under the radar?
Landlord won’t fully commit to Bally’s Strip casino project
Gaming Leisure Properties Inc., owner of land where the Tropicana stood, said it would not be footing the full bill for an envisioned resort project at the site.
buff.ly
November 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Sounds significant for the Las Vegas A's stadium. Why is this flying under the radar?
I see Terry McGuirk is once again boasting about how the Atlanta Braves will have a top-5 payroll. www.ajc.com/sports/2025/...
As business booms for cost-cutting Braves, McGuirk aims for ‘top-5’ payroll
Off the field, the Atlanta Braves were a hit, with third-quarter revenue up 7% from 2024. That's little solace for fans who see ticket prices rising while the payroll isn't.
www.ajc.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:08 PM
I see Terry McGuirk is once again boasting about how the Atlanta Braves will have a top-5 payroll. www.ajc.com/sports/2025/...
Oh look, "entirely privately funded" includes public funding, and it looks like more subsidies are in the works.
Broncos’ new plan shows team was counting on $140 million Vibrant Denver bond investment
The Denver Broncos have revealed a big-picture plan for Burnham Yard.
buff.ly
November 6, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Oh look, "entirely privately funded" includes public funding, and it looks like more subsidies are in the works.
Cover just dropped. Coming in 2026 from Oxford University Press.
November 6, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Cover just dropped. Coming in 2026 from Oxford University Press.
RE: The San Antonio arena vote.
Since 1980 among passing sports referenda:
-9th smallest margin of victory (4.2%, mean = 19.5%)
-4th smallest turnout (19%, mean = 41%)
-no stat diff btwn strong and weak R precincts
-wealth diffs drove the margin. Precincts above med home value supported on avg 52% compared to those below at 47%.
-9th smallest margin of victory (4.2%, mean = 19.5%)
-4th smallest turnout (19%, mean = 41%)
-no stat diff btwn strong and weak R precincts
-wealth diffs drove the margin. Precincts above med home value supported on avg 52% compared to those below at 47%.
November 5, 2025 at 10:29 PM
RE: The San Antonio arena vote.
Time to add another publicly subsidized arena to the database. I'm sure *this one will be different.*
www.expressnews.com/news/article...
www.expressnews.com/news/article...
Bexar County voters approve downtown San Antonio basketball arena
About 52% of Bexar County voters approved devoting up to $311 million in county tax dollars to help pay for a new $1.3 billion Spurs arena to be built at Hemisfair.
www.expressnews.com
November 5, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Time to add another publicly subsidized arena to the database. I'm sure *this one will be different.*
www.expressnews.com/news/article...
www.expressnews.com/news/article...
Taxpayers need to build a new luxury-laden NBA arena for the local billionaire owner in order to ...[reads story]... "fight poverty."🤦These people aren't just shameless, they think voters are stupid. www.expressnews.com/opinion/comm...
A case for Props A and B: Investing in San Antonio’s growth will fight poverty
If we are serious about tackling poverty, we must invest in our people and our place.
www.expressnews.com
November 3, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Taxpayers need to build a new luxury-laden NBA arena for the local billionaire owner in order to ...[reads story]... "fight poverty."🤦These people aren't just shameless, they think voters are stupid. www.expressnews.com/opinion/comm...
It's worth remembering that Cleveland was promoted as an example of a sports-focused urban development strategy that wouldn't suffer the fate of venues in other cities. Its project leader Tom Chema even chastised economists for suggesting otherwise. www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1...
November 3, 2025 at 1:20 PM
It's worth remembering that Cleveland was promoted as an example of a sports-focused urban development strategy that wouldn't suffer the fate of venues in other cities. Its project leader Tom Chema even chastised economists for suggesting otherwise. www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1...
Cleveland mayor says "no more bailouts" while pushing a bailout plan for two downtown sports venues, which were pitched as economic catalysts that would pay for themselves, but have of course been money losers.
Bibb to Cavs and Guardians: No more bailouts until there’s a new game plan to fund stadium repairs
Mayor Justin Bibb has a plan to help fund stadium repairs, the teams aren’t ready to talk about it.
buff.ly
November 3, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Cleveland mayor says "no more bailouts" while pushing a bailout plan for two downtown sports venues, which were pitched as economic catalysts that would pay for themselves, but have of course been money losers.
This is the same lady who condescendingly scowled at me over her glasses and said she didn't believe 50 years of economics research on the inadvisability of public stadium investments because it contradicted her vibes. Never change, Courtney.
People don’t believe crime statistics now because they are going down and that doesn’t fit their narrative.
November 2, 2025 at 7:59 PM
This is the same lady who condescendingly scowled at me over her glasses and said she didn't believe 50 years of economics research on the inadvisability of public stadium investments because it contradicted her vibes. Never change, Courtney.
Oh look, another "fiscal conservative" who declares that government can fund a sports venue without raising taxes. Yeah, and David Copperfield really made the Statue of Liberty disappear. Just say, "I like sports," and I will respect you more. www.expressnews.com/opinion/comm...
How a skeptic’s reservations were allayed, and why he voted ‘for’ Project Marvel
The Young Republicans of Bexar County’s president was skeptical of Propositions A and B.
www.expressnews.com
November 2, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Oh look, another "fiscal conservative" who declares that government can fund a sports venue without raising taxes. Yeah, and David Copperfield really made the Statue of Liberty disappear. Just say, "I like sports," and I will respect you more. www.expressnews.com/opinion/comm...
That was the most enjoyable World Series in my lifetime. Sorry to see it end.
November 2, 2025 at 1:38 PM
That was the most enjoyable World Series in my lifetime. Sorry to see it end.
