ECO 340 - T he Economics of Sports

Institution:

Assumption University

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Description:

This course applies economic modeling to a number of issues surrounding professional and college sports in the United States. Market structure and game theory will be used to analyze the decision making process for the owners of professional sports teams. Public financing issues are addressed in the context of the funding of stadiums and arenas. A number of labor market topics will be examined including monopsony, labor unions and the economics of discrimination. Finally, collusion, game theory and human capital investment are examined in the context of college sports. Prerequisites: ECO 110 and 115. (May be taken with ECO 115) (Spring, Alternate Years) Fahy/ Three credits

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.assumption.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 767-7000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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