The Paris Olympic Games, with a total cost surpassing 11 billion euros, will conclude on August 11. Amid France’s economic instability, questions arise about whether the Olympics will stimulate the economy or burden Paris financially. Recent Games has consistently exceeded budget forecasts. What is the real return on investment for host cities? How has Beijing, the “Dual Olympic City,” influenced China’s sports development after hosting both the Summer and Winter Games? This week’s Biz Talk features Christophe Dubi, Olympic Games Executive Director, and Bi Weiduo, Sports Industry Partner at PwC, to decode the economic implications of “Olympic fever.”
