The Social Costs of Gambling

作者: Douglas M. Walker

DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4614-7123-3_13

关键词: EntertainmentPopulationAdvertisingAddictionFootballGovernment spendingBusinessProduct (business)Social costLegalization

摘要: Perhaps the most controversial issue surrounding casino legalization debate is “social costs” that accompany gambling. The industry maintains its product simply a form of entertainment like going to movies and football games, consumers are willing pay price for entertainment. But many researchers argue gambling fundamentally different from other forms because gambling, unlike can lead addiction. As noted in Chap. 10, prevalence rate disordered has been estimated be between 0.4 2.0 % general population.

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