Victor Matheson

Victor Matheson

Victor Matheson is a professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross specializing in sports economics, particularly the economic impact of mega-sporting events like the Olympics and World Cup. He is widely cited as an expert who challenges inflated economic benefit claims made by host cities and event organizers.

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Victor Matheson
Victor MathesonThe economic impact of the World Cup for the U.S. "is likely to be a fraction of what is being advertised."Jun 01, 2026
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