If You Build It, Will They Come?-Part 3

Discussion

Apply what you have learned from the stadium issue to a debate over providing a government subsidy for the Arts.

Go to http://www.sun-sentinel.com/daily/1817.htm.

After reading the article "Group aims to put cultural component in Mizner Park" students discuss:

• What is the nature of the subsidy sought by the Concert Hall at Minzer Park Inc.?
• What groups are likely to support/oppose government spending on a "cultural hub" at Minzer Park? Why will they support/oppose it?
• What are the proponents/opponents of government spending on a "cultural hub" at Minzer Park likely to say about its economic impact? Give examples of what you would expect both groups say.
• Do you believe the subsidy will be approved? Why or why not?

Quiz

After reading the artical see how well you can apply the information by answering the following question in the Self Check Quiz.