Top Stanford economist tears apart officials’ claim Super Bowl bought $500M to California: ‘Almost a joke’

Source: New York Post

Turns out it was not so Super after all. A top Stanford economist has destroyed official claims the Super Bowl pumped $500 million into California’s economy, branding it “almost a joke. ” Roger Noll, professor emeritus at the prestigious college, said he did not believe the figures released by the state and 49ers bosses.