Rivalries

Evan Osborne ()
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Evan Osborne: Department of Economics, Wright State University

No 808, Working Papers from International Association of Sports Economists

Abstract: Rivalries are a key aspect of sports, but one with few counterparts elsewhere in economic theory. In this paper rivalries are modeled as a habitual good, and complementary in fan utility with other trade between residents of team locations. Some implications for optimal team investment in rivalry capital, for league investment in competitive balance, and for the fundamental differences between rivalries in team and individual sports are derived.

Keywords: Rivalry; rivalries; team sports (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L83 L22 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
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Date: 2008-08
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