Electronics, Computers, and Judgement Calls
As I watched the final match of the NASDAQ tennis tournament Sunday afternoon and the opening game of Major League Baseball on Sunday evening, I …
Just give him the keys to the treasury
According to a report online at Forbes (and citing a report from the Minneapolis Star Tribune), Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf has rejected three different …
Tension between Winning and Costs: Brazil Edition
The UEFA European Football (Soccer) Championship kicks-offs tonight…but those who claim that this tournament is tougher to win than the World Cup should be reminded …
World Cup Notes
I think hosting the World Cup in South Africa may be too large a burden for a smallish developing country: population 49 million, with per capita income …
Harford on Distributing the Ball in Overtime NFL Games
Tim Harford writes about a novel solution to the overtime problem in the NFL*: If the Super Bowl goes into overtime for the first time …
Bundling in LA: Baseball and Dodger Dogs
The Los Angeles Dodgers are providing all you can eat Dodger Dogs this year in an example of mixed bundling in the sports industry: You …
Does Your Sports Massage Business Need Financial Protection?
One of the main reasons people decide to work in the sports massage field is their desire to make a living while helping others. It’s …
Mega-Events in Developing Nations
South Africa has spent at least $6 billion in preparations for this summer’s World Cup. How can a poor but developing country like South Africa …
NCAA Goes International
Could the NCAA become the North American Collegiate Athletic Association? The NCAA recently laid the groundwork for an international expansion. In an almost unnoticed vote …
Sports Economics Now Has JEL Classification Codes
The American Economic Association now has JEL classification codes for Sports Economics and subareas within the field. Here are the codes: Z2 – Sports Economics …