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Author: Chris Harden

The social and political costs of the Rio Olympics

August 12, 2016 Chris Harden Business, Housing, International, Poverty, Sports Leave a comment

Throughout the coming weeks of sport and competition, keep in mind the cost Rio and Brazil are bearing to host us. More than 77,000 citizens

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