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Do Brazilians even want soccer anymore?

David Brancaccio Jun 12, 2014
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Do Brazilians even want soccer anymore?

David Brancaccio Jun 12, 2014
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With the World Cup kicking off in Brazil today, many commentators have questioned the state of Brazil’s economy, considering the costs associated with the soccer championship.

Click on the audio player above to hear a discussion about the economics underlying the competition with Adolfo Laurenti, Chief International Economist at Mesirow Financial, and Leon Krauze, Univision News Anchor.

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