The History of MLB Postseason Ticket Pricing
The MLB Postseason represents the pinnacle of baseball, where the best teams compete for a shot at the World Series. For fans, experiencing the thrill …
Brad Humphreys
Professor of Economics, University of Alberta
Blogging from Portland- Insights from the WEA Conference
Portland, a city known for its creativity, innovation, and eclectic charm, is currently hosting the Western Economic Association, International (WEAI) conference. This prestigious event gathers …
American Needle Decision 9-0
On May 24, 2010, the United States Supreme Court delivered a unanimous decision in the American Needle, Inc. v. National Football League (NFL) case, marking …
World Cup Betting In Qatar
The world’s biggest sporting event in 2022, the World Cup, will begin in Qatar. In addition to being a viral spectator sporting event, the World …
Sports Franchises in Bankruptcy
A few weeks ago, there was a discussion in the comments about the possibility that some professional sports teams might go bankrupt in the current …
More March Madness
Remember the good old days when there were only two postseason men’s college basketball tournaments? Things were simple then. If your bubble popped, you either …
NCAA Men’s Basketball Postseason Roundup
March Madness is upon us again. This year, the men’s college basketball postseason features some interesting economic madness. For the second year in a row, …
The Madness Grows
Selection Sunday has arrived. By nightfall, the field of 65 teams that will participate in the spectacle known as the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball …
March Madness: O Canada Version
Today’s second-round March Madness game between Syracuse and Gonzaga has an exciting sub-plot: many Canadians will be on the floor. Syracuse guard Andy Rautins and …
College Football Doping Scandal
College football is a big business these days. Teams generate tens of millions of dollars of revenue every season, and for top players, a lucrative …