Economics 331 - SEM: ECONOMICS OF SPORTS
Spring
2018
01
4.00
Andrew Zimbalist
T 01:00-02:50
Smith College
30156-S18
WRIGHT 238
azimbali@smith.edu
This seminar will explore economic principles behind the operation of the sports industry in the United States and internationally. Specific topics to be covered include: antitrust; athlete compensation; labor market behavior; competitive balance; team value and profitability; economic impact and financing of stadiums; economics of the Olympics and World Cup; and, economic issues in college sports.
Instructor Permission. Not open to first-years, sophomores