Journal of Economic Literature Vol. 46 No. 3 2008
Book Reviews
Abstract
Ernie Goss of Creighton University reviews “The Economics of Casino Gambling” by Douglas M. Walker,. The EconLit Abstract of the reviewed work begins “Explores the economic effects of casino gambling, particularly the economic growth and the social costs that may accompany legalized casino gambling. Papers discuss casino gambling and economic growth; misconceptions about casinos and growth; evidence on the growth effects of gambling; relationships among U.S. gambling industries; the social costs of gambling; miscellaneous social cost issues; problems in gambling research; and using research to inform policy. Walker is in the Department of Economics at Georgia College. Index.”
- DOI
- 10.1257/jel.46.3.718.r14
- Volume
- 46
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 748-749
- Language
- en
- Sources
- crossref