1. A Big Fat Greek Triumph.
- Author
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Ewing, Jack and Carlisle, Kate
- Subjects
OLYMPIC Games (28th : 2004 : Athens, Greece) ,ECONOMIC conditions in Greece, 1978- ,FOREIGN investments ,INFRASTRUCTURE (Economics) ,ECONOMIC development ,SELF-esteem ,INTERNATIONAL relations - Abstract
Discusses the impact of the Olympic Games on the economy and cultural standing of Greece. Improvement of the national self-image and world reputation; Makeover of the infrastructure, including new highways, subways, and even beaches; Adequacy of security preparations; Speculation that the future will include more foreign investment and higher living standards for Greece; Increase in entrepreneurship; Opportunity to discard its reputation for being disorganized; Challenges faced, including the massive $12 billion cost, the doping controversies, and the risk of a slowdown as the construction boom ends.
- Published
- 2004