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Who pays for cost overruns?
When multi-sport events blow their budgets, taxpayers usually foot the bill. Governments underwrite the financial risk to secure global prestige, meaning local councils and national treasuries cover unexpected deficits if ticket sales or tourism fall short. As cities like Glasgow balance tight public finances, avoiding massive overruns has become essential for future bidding.
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