Course Subject Code
EC
Course Number
241
Course Long Title
The Economics of Sports
Status
Active
Division
Social Sciences
Department
Unit(s)
1
Schedule Type
Block Seminar
Instruction Mode
Traditional
Grade Modes
Letter Grades, S/CR/NC, Audit
Course Description
The course will examine sports economics models. Students will apply theory to various aspects of both collegiate and professional sports. Topics include (but are not limited to) wage discrimination in sports, the economics of stadiums, alumni giving and collegiate athletics, academics and collegiate athletics, sports rights and broadcasting, and sports and gambling. Field trips may be included.
Required Requisites
-EC100 or (-EC101 and -EC102); and (-MA117 or -MA217 or MA237). Students with AP Statistics credit must take MA237 instead of MA217).