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Discussion: The Economics of RAGBRAI

posted on October 16, 2007 at 1:33 PM

Brian Duffy and TJ Juskiewicz are the staffers of “The Des Moines Register” who are entrusted with administering the newspaper’s annual great bike ride across Iowa which, of course, is better known as RAGBRAI. The event is perhaps the best documented festival in the state.

Tags: economics RAGBRAI tourism

The Economic Impact of RAGBRAI

posted on October 13, 2007 at 1:33 PM

The Economic Impact of RAGBRAI The Register's annual bike ride across Iowa (RAGBRAI) has a unique economic impact. Economist David Swenson talks about how this 'festival on wheels' helps Iowa's small towns.

Tags: economics RAGBRAI tourism