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Importance of David Stern’s Seattle SuperSonics Experiment For Economists

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

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Overstating King James’ Impact on the Cleveland Economy

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

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Mega Event Legacy Update: Athens Edition

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

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The Economic Impact of the 2008 Women’s Final Four

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

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Dallas TV Reporter Examines the Numbers on Economic Impact

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

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Evidence that I am an Obstacle to Civic Progress

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

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Baltimore Grand Prix Update – 2012 edition

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

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The US Wants a World Cup of Its Own, But at What Cost?

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

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What is the Ultimate Economic Impact of Sports?

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

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NCAA Sanctions and Economic Impact

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

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Grand Prix Racing Comes to Charm City

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

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“The Economic Impact of Cardinals Postseason on St. Louis is Unclear”

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

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