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 …
David Beckham and Marginal Revenue Product
The announcement earlier this year that international soccer superstar David Beckham would be joining the LA Galaxy met with some skepticism among sports fans as …
Another Government Review of Australian Soccer
Last week, Australian government Minister for Sport, Senator Mark Arbib announced another Australian government review in to the affairs of Australian association football (soccer). To …