Should governments subsidize professional sports?

Loading Discussion

Selected thesis

Governments should subsidize professional sports.

Pros

Cons

  • Pro claim 1

    Professional sports can encourage a sense of civic pride.

  • Pro claim 2

    Professional sports can help the local economy.

  • Con claim 1

    Sporting brands and associations are better placed to fund sports.

  • Con claim 2

    Sporting organizations are privately owned and should support themselves.