Economics 231 - THE SPORTS ECONOMY
Spring
2013
01
4.00
Andrew Zimbalist
TTh 01:00-02:20
Smith College
37942-S13
SEELYE 106
azimbali@smith.edu
The evolution and operation of the sports industry in the United States and internationally. The course will explore the special legal and economic circumstances of sports leagues, owner incentives, labor markets, governance, public subsidies, and other issues. Prerequisite: ECO 150; ECO 220 is recommended.