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Originally Posted by Ice_Weasel
Actually, you are missing my broader point. I understand how the City collects its taxes, like all taxes its a rate times a base. You made the claim that concerts are good for the local economy but basically irrelevant to the city. I am looking beyond the simple A x B tax calculation and suggesting that the success of the Calgary economy does indeed benefit the city of Calgary. It just may not be as direct and convenient for you for the purposes of this argument. A better economy translates into more people moving to Calgary for starters....more homes being built, more businesses being started, etc. etc. A growing economy = a growing tax base.
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Okay, then show me how much a new arena grows the local economy.