ECN-239 Economics of Sports

GER: HB (Empirical Study of Human Behavior)
Prerequisite: ECN 111
This course introduces students to a variety of aspects of the economics of sports. The course focuses on four major topical areas: (1) the structure of professional sports industry, (2) public finance issues surrounding stadium construction and team ownership in professional sports, (3) labor market issues in professional sports, and (4) the economics of amateur athletics (with a focus on the NCAA). 4 credits