The economics of Eurovision

RICARDO'S BUSINESS: As much of Europe struggles under huge debt, Eurovision contestants must ask themselves whether their country can afford to win.

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Published 13 May 2011 6:08pm

Updated 3 September 2013 5:56pm

By Ricardo Gonçalves

Source: SBS

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As much of Europe is weighed down by debt, performers at Eurovision this year must ask whether they really want to win, if it means their country has to host - and pay for - much of the event the following year.

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