As government and business leaders in St. Louis work to nail down financing for a new football stadium along that city's riverfront, others are asking, "Is a new stadium worth the cost?"

Dr. Michael Davis, associate professor of economics at Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla, Missouri, suggests that public financing of new sports stadiums rarely provide the economic boost many hope for. Davis is an expert in sports economics and has studied the economic impact of winning sports teams on their home communities.

Davis is available to discuss this issue with journalists. To arrange for an interview, contact Andrew Careaga at [email protected] or 573-341-4328.