Description
SMG 412 ECONOMICS OF SPORTS This applied economics course explores various aspects of the economics of sports and sports leagues, with a major focus on empirical analysis. We will consider a number of topics, including: the business and economics of professional team sports and sports broadcasting, analysis of leagues’ competitive balance policies, player relations issues including analysis of the drivers of players’ salaries, the public finance aspects of professional sports teams and stadium financing, and relevant issues in collegiate sports. Prerequisites: ECO 201, SMG 250