Economic Issues in Professional Sports
Description
This upper level liberal studies course examines the economics of professional and collegiate athletics. It begins by reviewing the demand, supply and elasticity and continues by studying the market structures, labour demand and supply. Topics to be covered include the benefits of sports franchises and stadiums, strikes, lockouts, salary discrimination, unions, broadcasting rights, free agency, "scalping", salary caps, drafts and the paying of collegiate athletes.
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Overview
- Institution: Toronto Metropolitan University (Ryerson)
- Level: University
- Language: English
- Course Code: CECN722
- Delivery Method: Entièrement en ligne/à distance