‘The Philadelphia economy was not built on the sale of championship T-shirts’

Feb. 1, 2023

Bell Tower lit green pictured.

Excitement has taken hold of the region during the last few weeks as the Philadelphia Eagles prepare to appear in their second Super Bowl in five years time. It's a great story for the city but that doesn't necessarily mean that it's a huge economic boost, says Temple Professor of Economics Michael Leeds.

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