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Cactus League returns with World Series foes, big-league tourist dollars

A W. P. Carey research study investigates the Cactus League's impact on Arizona's economy.

In this story published Feb. 19, 2024, in the Phoenix New Times:

The league is a staggering boon for the state's economy, the Valley's cities, and local businesses. Last year, spring training generated $418.5 million for Arizona's gross domestic product, according to a study by ASU's W. P. Carey School of Business. The study also found that the Cactus League generated $36.6 million in tax revenue for the state and $8.2 million for local governments.

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