The Economics of Casino Gambling

Softcover Nachdruck of hardcover 1. Auflage 2007
ISBN: 978-3-642-07119-5
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 207 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 341 g

Casino gambling has spread throughout the world, and continues to spread. As governments try to cope with fiscal pressures, legalized casinos offer a possible source of additional tax revenue. But casino gambling is often controversial, as some people have moral objections to gambling. In addition, a small percentage of the population may become pathological gamblers who may create significant social costs. The Economics of Casino Gambling is a comprehensive discussion of the social and economic costs and benefits of legalized gambling. It is the first comprehensive discussion of these issues available on the market.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Walker, Douglas M.

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftssektoren & Branchen Dienstleistungssektor & Branchen Sonstige Dienstleistungssektoren
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Wirtschaftssoziologie, Arbeitssoziologie, Organisationssoziologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Casino gambling and economic growth.- Misconceptions about casinos and growth.- Evidence on the growth effects of gambling.- Relationships among U.S. gambling industries.- The social costs of gambling.- Miscellaneous social cost issues.- Problems in gambling research.- Conclusion.