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Olympics: why the British economy isn't a winner

Reported by guardian.co.uk on Thursday, 2 August 2012 (on August 2, 2012)
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*E*xpectations of a big boost are downgraded as the feelgood factor fails to bring in the hard cash

An influx of foreign tourists. An orgy of consumer spending. A nationwide feelgood factor brought..


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