The Broken Economics of the Olympics

Sign up to Brilliant for a free 30 day trial and you’ll also get 20% off an annual premium subscription: The Olympic Games in Paris are now in full swing - although, at quite a hefty cost. So, let’s unpack the economics of the Olympics, and why they’re kind of broken. 🎞 TikTok: @tldrnews 💡 Got a Topic Suggestion? - Support TLDR on Patreon: Donate by PayPal: Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that’s not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primaril