ECON 330 - Sports Economics

When Offered: F, S, SS

3 Credit(s)
3 Lecture Hour(s)
0 Lab Hour(s)

This course applies economic models from the fields of industrial organization, public finance, and labor economics to evaluate the behavior of owners, managers, players, and the media in professional and amateur sports markets. Primary attention will be given to market structures and outcomes, the market for franchises, barriers to entry, discrimination and other labor market imperfections, as well as public finance aspects of sports.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in ECON 200.