Op-Ed by Prof. Paula Worthington May 23, 2024 In a May 20, 2024 op-ed featured on Route Fifty, Prof. Paula Worthington writes about the limited economic impact of publicly funded stadiums and arenas: Significant public funding for private development endeavors may make sense when there are significant public benefits to compensate for the public expenses, but in the present case, identifiable public benefits seem scarce. Read the full piece here. Faculty Spotlight Paula Worthington Senior Lecturer Paula Worthington has taught hundreds of public policy graduate students the basics of state and local government fiscal policy analysis and cost-benefit analysis. Upcoming Events More events Get to Know Harris! A Virtual Information Session Wed., July 09, 2025 | 8:30 AM Harris Alumni Roundtables in Washington, DC: Transitions between public and private sector roles Wed., July 09, 2025 | 8:30 AM Office of Federal Relations 1730 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20006 United States Harris Summer Mixer in Washington, DC: Cultivating Policy Connections Thu., July 10, 2025 | 5:00 PM Harris Summer Mixer in Washington, DC: Cultivating Policy Connections Office of Federal Relations 1730 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington,, DC 20006 United States