NASCAR and Detroit
I read with interest this article at Slate.com on the troubles facing NASCAR and the Big Three automakers. An interesting reaction to the article is …
Why Economics Should be a Required Coursefor Journalists and Sportscasters
About a week ago, I was listening to the Toronto Blue Jays’ broadcast of a game between the Blue Jays and the New York Yankees. …
Soccer Referee Malfeasance
From ESPN comes this ditty about Nigerian soccer officials: “Football referees in Nigeria can take bribes from clubs but should not allow them to influence …
Quick Notes & Links
The NHL is thumping its chest over an excellent season for business. Says Commissioner Gary Bettman, “”By whatever method of measurement you want to use …
Option in NFL: Zvi Griliches One More Time
In everyday usage “technological change” often references changes to machinery of some sort. Among economists, the term refers to changes in the methods of production, …
The Vikes’ New Owner (pending approval!)
Reggie Fowler has agreed to buy the Minnesota Vikings from Red McCombs. Here’s a story from the Arizona Republic on Fowler.
I Don’t Think Torii Likes the WBC
Count Minnesota Twin Torii Hunter among those that don’t like the World Baseball Classic. “I don’t like it,” Hunter said. “I don’t see anything positive …
Problems in St. Louis’ Downtown Revitalization.
A couple of weeks ago, Skip had a post on the lack of development beyond the left-field wall at St. Louis’ Busch stadium. The vacant …
Is Torre Worth $4.3M Per Year?
The front page of the WSJ’s Weekend Journal section addresses this question today (subscription required). Darren Everton does a nice job observing that Baseball managers …
To Punt or not to Punt: That is the Question
From the New York Times: Although some statistics show there are often better options on fourth down, teams continue to punt, punt and then punt …