Bureau of Business Research

 

Date of this Version

6-1996

Citation

Business in Nebraska vol. 51 no. 611

Comments

Copyright 1996 by Bureau of Business Research, University of Nebraska.

Abstract

Is rapid casino expansion in the U.S. a modern field-of-dreams decision or a tool for economic development?

Several serious economic questions have recently been raised as a result of the spread of casino gambling.

  • What are the social costs?
  • What are the social benefits?
  • Which is bigger?

This article presents some recent research results on the social costs and benefits of gambling in the U.S. Social costs/benefits include direct costs/benefits plus any external or spillover costs/benefits on society.

Spillover Costs

Benefits

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