Economics 161 - Sports Economics

Institution:

Claremont McKenna College

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Description:

J. Smith An integrative economics course with a focus on professional and intercollegiate sports. The course builds on microeconomic theory of industrial organization, antitrust economics, labor economics, financial economics, and public finance. Specific topics include: organizational structure of sports leagues, tournament compensation, team production, the draft, salary compensation, endorsements, salary caps, player value, franchise value, and stadium finance. Prerequisites: Economics 101, 120, and at least two of the following courses: Economics 86, 125, 165, 167, or 175. Offered every other year.

Credits:

1.50

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.claremontmckenna.edu/

Phone Number:

(909) 621-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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