Importance of David Stern’s Seattle SuperSonics Experiment For Economists
What do economists think of the NBA’s Seattle Supersonics basketball franchise experiment? Given the interpretations and spins put on the testimony of Andy Zimbalist and …
What do economists think of the NBA’s Seattle Supersonics basketball franchise experiment? Given the interpretations and spins put on the testimony of Andy Zimbalist and …
Although still a distant second to monopoly, buyer power and monopsony are hot topics in the antitrust community. Despite the increasing interest in monopsony …
Legendary basketball coach Red Auerbach passed away last Saturday. In reading and watching about his life on Sunday, I was struck by his take on …
Lebron James. Michael Jordan. Serena Williams. Tom Brady. Michael Phelps. Megan Rapinoe. Wayne Gretzky. These are some of the best athletes of all time. Some …
Cristiano Ronaldo is like the Michael Jordan of football – everyone knows who he is, and everyone knows what he does. After all, as of …
Division I-A football teams heading to college bowls have trouble making the grade academically. The report, published by the Institute for Diversity and Ethics in …
Apple cider vinegar is an almighty ingredient for any recipe to use in sports nutrition. This essential pantry is a fundamental ingredient in this detox …
We all know the essentials you need to play golf. It would help if you had a set of clubs and a golf bag to …
As a sports organization or business, you know that having a strong presence in the app store is crucial for reaching new audiences and staying …
COVID-19 led the shut-down of the major sports in the world and crushed the sports gambling industry. Online bookmakers and betters took a significant hit, …
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