Economic and social impact of introducing casino gambling: a review and assessment of the literature

Alan Mallach

No 10-01, Community Affairs Discussion Paper from Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

Abstract: Reviews and assesses the existing literature on the potential economic impact of introducing casino gambling into a community or region, first by discussing the casinos? effect on economic activity and growth within a community or region, and then by exploring their effect on government revenues. Also discusses the literature related to the economic impact of social costs widely associated with gambling, such as increases in crime, bankruptcy, and problem gambling.

Keywords: Gambling; industry (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2010
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