MARK NICHOLS, B. GRANT STITT and DAVID GIACOPASSI COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTS OF CASINOS ON QUALITY OF LIFE
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Recent attention has focused upon the social and economic impact of legalized gambling, particularly casino gambling. Though considerable attention has been paid to the effects on individuals in such areas as problem gambling, less attention has been given to the effect casino gambling has on citizens’ day-today life. In particular, how does the introduction of casino gambling affect their quality of life? This paper explores this issue utilizing multiple indicators gathered as part of an in depth study of the effects of casino gambling on crime and quality of life in eight new casino jurisdictions.
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تاریخ انتشار 2002