Legalized Scalping
In our Radioeconomics discussion about the World Series this morning, King Banaian, Phil Miller, and I discussed ticket scalping at the outset. In an earlier …
World Cup Thoughts and Questions
England fans reportedly booed Bayern Munich’s Owen Hargreaves as he entered the friendly against Hungary this week. With the inclusion of the very young and …
College Football Rules Change
Here’s an article that I ran across in today’s Kansas City Star about a rule change regarding spearing – when a player lowers his head …
Cooking Championship as Economic Benefit
Ok, cooking isn’t a sport. Nonetheless, similar arguments to those typically used to justify stadium subsidies are now being cranked up by the city of …
The NFL in Toronto
When readings Skip’s post on the CFL this afternoon, I noticed this article listed as being one of the most popular over at the Toronto …
What is it Worth to a City to Host the MLB All-Star Game?
Major League Baseball has announced that San Fransisco will host the 2007 All-star game. It is likely to bring lots of visitors to San Fransisco, …
The Merchant of Venice and World Series Tickets
The prices for tickets to World Series games in Chicago have once again been set well below the market clearing prices. The nominal prices are …
Super Betting Guidelines You Should Follow
Whether you are an avid football fan or an online sports betting enthusiast, you will surely know the excitement that the Super Bowl brings. And …
ECONFL | Sports Economist: Exploring the Economic Impact
Add another econ major to the ranks of NFL coaches along with Bill Belichick. Jim Schwartz, the new head coach in Detroit and former defensive …
19 Years Old, 100% Publicly Financed and Owned, and a Pile of Rubble
The Charlotte Coliseum, the site of 19 years of sporting excellence, has been imploded. This arena was opened in 1988 and was built with 100% …