Paying for 2012:
The Olympics Budget and Legacy

Author: Max Nathan and Tracy Kornblatt
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Price: Free
Publication Date: 22 March 2007

The Government has just announced the new budget for preparing the 2012 Olympic Games. It’s over £9bn, more than double the initial estimates. Why has the budget gone up, who should pay, and what we will get for our money? This briefing provides a brief overview of Olympic costs, the likely legacy and future risks.


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