Harsh Punishments, but No Death Penalty, for Penn State
The NCAA has hit Penn State with harsh penalties as punishment for the Jerry Sandusky case. Penn State is put on probation for 5 years, …
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Kurt W. Rotthoff as new Contributor at The Sports Economist
I am happy to join the great group of Sports Economists that post here at The Sports Economist. A day before I wrote my first …
Student Demand for College Sports
Funding has dried up for a lot of things in the Great Recession, including college sports programs. At Cal State San Marcos, the most recent …
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. So when I saw …
Conference Dating Game: Winners and Losers
Several college athletic conference realignments have taken place over the past 20 years in a process not unlike Match.com. Different parties size each other up …
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The Economic Impact of the Demise of the Big XII – Waco
A Waco economist, RayPerryman, has prepared an economic impact statement about the impact of the demise of the Big XII on Waco and Texas (via …
Welcome to 2018! And tax changes for all!
As we start a new year, it is always fun to see how things change as we enter the new year. One thing that will …
A Full BCS Tournament? The structure is already in place.
As we prepare for another four-team tournament, I am happy to say my sister-in-law is excited that her team made the playoff – after the …
NCAA: Posturing and Power-Grabbing
Phil’s post offers an analytical view of the sanctions imposed on Penn State regarding the Sandusky affair. I’m going straight to polemics. While a number …
Is an exit fee a barrier to entry?
The big news out of the ACC is that Noitre Dame has been unanimously voted in as a member of the conference… in every sport …