EC 310 - The Economics of Sports

Institution:

Bethany College - West Virginia

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Description:

3 hours This course explores selected aspects of the economics of the sports industry. Focus will be on the four major professional team sports (hockey, baseball, football, and basketball) as well as on collegiate athletics. Topics include: Professional sports franchises-- what factors determine profitability and market value; Government involvement--the effects of taxes, antitrust, and regulation; Economics of sports stadium--financing methods, profitability to franchise; Professional sports labor market--factors affecting salaries; and Economics of collegiate athletics--financing, the role of student athletes, Title IX. Prerequisite: EC111.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bethanywv.edu

Phone Number:

(304) 829-7000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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