Response to the following discussion:
1. Government Managing the Economy
Do you believe government efforts to manage the economy usually make things better or worse? Provide research support for your positions
2. Professional Sports
Professional sports and big-league cities go hand in hand. Hosting a professional sports franchise is evidence that a city has arrived per-se - that is not simply a large city but a major league city. Moreover, acquiring or retaining professional sports teams has become important in local economic development plans. From your perspective, is it wise for a major "metropolis" to promote professional sports? What are the advantages/disadvantages? Provide research support for your positions.