Stadiums, economic development and slot machines
Here in Maryland we are in what seems to be a never-ending battle over the merits of allowing slot machines into the state. The original …
Revealed Preference: Cricket and Organ Sale Edition
Courtesy of Tyler at Marginal Revolution, a news report about a cricket fan who has offered to exchange one of his kidneys for a ticket …
The Economics of a Shot Clock
A recent high school playoff basketball game has kindled a shot clock debate in Minnesota. Shakopee and Hopkins, both part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area, were …
Brazil Bleg
Bitter football enemies Argentina and Brazil (combined 7-time World Champions) square-off yet again in a friendly next Wednesday. The match is in (of all places) …
Indian Premier League Spend/thrift
The 2011 Indian Premier League cricketer auction took place on the weekend. This event is a fascinating economic exercise on so many levels, and not just …
Economics and tournaments
Last weekend Charles Knoeber, Theofanis Tsoulouhas and Tomislav Vukina of North Carolina State organized an excellent conference on the economics of tournaments and contests. The …
The Game is Afoot… Interesting Already!
A while back, I offered a”beer bet” on pre-season Top 25 College Football picks, following up on a post by Dave Berri. Six took me …
The NBA: Where Hardly Any Game Matters
The NBA rolled out its 2007-08 product this week with its typical promotion. Although continuing to do well in many markets from a live gate …
The Superstar Effect
A given tournament player is often thought to put forth more effort when he/she faces better competition. But what if there is a superstar in …
The “Great Reorganization” Begins
Attention college sports fans: the first domino has fallen. The Chicago Tribune reports that Nebraska will be formally invited to join the Big 10. RIP …