Economic Impact Archives

What do economists think of the NBA’s Seattle Supersonics basketball franchise experiment? Given the interpretations and spins put on the

Meghan Barr, an AP correspondent from Cleveland, needs a lesson in economics in this article about LeBron James. “James has

I have been watching quite a bit of World Cup coverage, and the announcers seem to have gone out of

Here. “The Women’s Final Four has once again shown it is a proven winner on and off the court,” said

Economists can write papers which illustrate the lack of economic impact from major sports until we’re blue in the face.

The public debate about a new arena for the Oilers has been going on for some time up here. Last

Over a year ago I posted about the agreement between the City of Baltimore and Baltimore Racing Development that brought

Tomorrow the United States kicks off its World Cup 2010 competition against England. The excitement of this year’s event may

The economic impact of sports is usually framed in terms of how many jobs it generates and how much spending

TSE readers know that we here at TSE roll our eyes at economic impact claims regarding sports and economic development.

It is a new day in Baltimore. To paraphrase the mayor, getting grand prix racing in Baltimore is a game

I’ll admit right out of the box that I was excited, as only a sports economist can be, when I