PBS NewsHour

Hosting the Olympic Games: Is it Worth the Hassle?

Clip: 07/27/2012 | 7m 34s

For Britain, money, reputation and national pride all hang upon the success of the 2012 London Olympics. But in the end, will it all be worth it? Ray Suarez speaks with Andrew Zimbalist of Smith College about whether the investments and preparations pay off for host countries of Olympic Games.

Aired: 07/27/12

Rating: NR

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