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A winning combination? economic theory meets sports
Owyang, Michael T.; Engemann, Kristie M. (2009-01)
Satisfying a need to get out in the field, some economists are studying sports. Their topics have included racism in the NBA, coaches' maximization of their chances of winning, and the direction that soccer players and goalies should move during penalty kicks.
The Regional Economist , Issue Jan , Pages 10-13

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The Panthers: Charlotte's gold mine or fool's gold?
Tutterow, Sam; Taper, Steven (1994-01)
The NFL's expansion brings football to the Carolinas. Speculation on what kind of impact it will have on the local economy ranges from rosy to overrated.
Cross Sections , Volume 11 , Issue Win , Pages 18-25

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The lighter side of golf?
Wiemken, James (1995-04)
Despite the fun of miniature golf, the activity is serious business for many investors and entrepreneurs.
Cross Sections , Volume 12 , Issue Spr , Pages 11-12

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Conference flush with lessons on sports, entertainment, gambling
anonymous (1995-07)
Regional Update , Issue Jul , Pages 3

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Economists: mega-events are money pits; arts are riskier than sports
anonymous (1995-07)
Regional Update , Issue Jul , Pages 7-8

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Can pro sports survive prosperity?
Jabaily, Robert (1999-07)
Regional Review , Volume 9 , Issue Q3 , Pages 16-23

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Does the bouncing ball lead to economic growth?
anonymous (1995-07)
Regional Update , Issue Jul , Pages 1-2, 4-6

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Baseball and the $700 Million Bet on the Time Value of Money
Kaiman, Mike (2024-10-01)
This article steps up to the plate and explains the concept of time value of money using one of the largest contracts ever given to a professional athlete.
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Field goal or fumble? : the economic score on the Atlantic Coast Conference expansion
Gerena, Charles (2003-10)
Econ Focus , Volume 7 , Issue Fall , Pages 7

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What are the benefits of hosting a major league sports franchise?
Rappaport, Jordan; Wilkerson, Chad R. (2001-01)
Over the last few decades the number of U.S. metropolitan areas large enough to host a franchise from one of the four major professional sports leagues has soared. Even as major league baseball, football, basketball and hockey have expanded to include more franchises, demand by metro areas continues to exceed supply. Metro areas have thus been forced to compete with each other to retain and attract franchises. ; The resulting large public spending on new sports facilities has been quite controversial. Usually these costly projects are justified by claims that hosting a sports franchise spurs ...
Economic Review , Volume 86 , Issue Q I , Pages 55-86