A winning combination? economic theory meets sports

Kristie Engemann and Michael Owyang

The Regional Economist, 2009, issue Jan, 10-13

Abstract: Satisfying a need to get out in the field, some economists are studying sports. Their topics have included racism in the NBA, coaches' maximization of their chances of winning, and the direction that soccer players and goalies should move during penalty kicks.

Keywords: Professional; sports (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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