ECB 258 - Economics of Sports

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Cornell College

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Economic analysis of various aspects of professional sports and intercollegiate athletics. Topics will include the relationship between on-the-_eld performance and economic pro_ts, the economics of competitive balance, the market for professional franchises, public _nancing of stadiums and arenas, labor unions and labor relations, discrimination in the market for professional athletes, the economics of intercollegiate athletics, and the role of the NCAA in intercollegiate athletics. Course activities will include a series of data collection/analysis/presentation projects. Prerequisites: ECB 102 and INT 201 or MAT 348. Alternate years. (Social Science) SAVITSKY 60 Economics and Business Cornell College | 2008-09 Academic Catalogue

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cornellcollege.edu

Phone Number:

(319) 895-4000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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