Economics 331 - Seminar: The Economics of Sports
SEM: THE ECONOMICS OF SPORTS
Spring
2021
01
4.00
Andrew Zimbalist
T 01:40-04:30
Smith College
30225-S21
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. Prerequisites: ECO 250 and ECO 220.
Instructor Permission Req. Not open to first-years, sophomores