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Explore the fascinating intersection of sports and economics at The Sports Economist. From analyzing the financial impact of hosting major sporting events to understanding player salaries, team valuations, and sponsorship deals, we cover it all. Discover how revenue-sharing models, ticket pricing strategies, and media rights shape the sports industry. Dive into case studies on the economic effects of franchise relocations, college sports funding, and the rise of global sports leagues. Whether you’re a fan, student, or industry professional, our sports economics section offers insights into the dollars and cents behind the world’s favorite games.

RIP James Buchanan

The world of economics lost a giant when James Buchanan, Nobel laureate and one of the most influential economists of the 20th century, passed away …

Paul Samuelson Dead at 94

This is not sports-related, but it’s certainly economics-related. Paul Samuelson, the great liberal economist and Nobel laureate, has passed away at the age of 94. …