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 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 Masterclass with Lesley Turner Mon., January 26, 2026 | 9:00 AM A Fireside Chat with Amir Jina and Mark Templeton Tue., January 27, 2026 | 5:30 PM East Bank Club 500 N Kingsbury Street Chicago, IL 60654 United States Harris Campus Visit Thu., January 29, 2026 | 9:30 AM 1307 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60637 United States