MLB Spring Training Could Bring $1.4 Billion To Arizona And Florida

Spring Training is a huge source of income in both Arizona and Florida.

15 Major League Baseball teams conduct spring training in each state.

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Discussion Questions:

1. What is economic impact?
2. What is Spring Training in Major League Baseball?
3. How has MLB Spring Training impacted the economy in Arizona and Florida?
4. Why do you think so many teams play Spring Training games in those two states and not somewhere like Chicago or New York?
5. How might keeping teams in a close proximity help the league to control costs during Spring Training?
6. Why is that important?
7. What are direct effects related to economic impact? What is one example for Spring Training in Arizona and Florida?
8. What are indirect effects related to economic impact? What is one example for Spring Training in Arizona and Florida?