Altitude or Hot Air?

Romulo Chumacero

Journal of Sports Economics, 2009, vol. 10, issue 6, 619-638

Abstract: This article uses several econometric models to evaluate the determinants of the outcomes of the World Cup Qualifying matches played in South America. It documents the relative importance of home-field advantage and other factors. Contrary to popular belief, altitude appears not to be an important factor behind the outcome or score of a match.

Keywords: bivariate Poisson; ordered probit; football match results (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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DOI: 10.1177/1527002509336217

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