Economics of Intercollegiate Athletics

THE ECONOMICS OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

HNRS 3743: Spring 2003

Instructor: Dr. Marburger, Professor of Economics

"Today, class, we will discuss the following theorem:":

NCAA + =

for

, , and

but not for or

Upcoming Homework:

Friday, April 24: Read Shulman & Bowen, Chapters 2, 3, & 4 and prepare the corresponding chapter summaries.

Monday, April 28: Read Shulman & Bowen, Chapters 6, 7, & 8 and prepare the corresponding chapter summaries.

Upcoming Exams: Final Exam: Wednesday, May 7: 10:15-12:15

Division I teams by conference

Office of Post Secondary Education: Equity in Athletics Disclosure Website

Answers to supply and demand homework

Answers to winning-elasticity homework

Chapter Summaries

This course will examine the economics of intercollegiate athletics. Special emphasis will be given to the economic environment of the NCAA and its impact on athletic programs. The impact of the NCAA-driven environment on ASU’s athletic program will also be examined as a case study. The course will also investigate socioeconomic factors regarding student-athletes before, during, and after their college careers.

Prerequisites: None

Main Texts:

Zimbalist, Andrew. Unpaid Professionals: Commercialization and Conflict in Big-Time College Sports. Princeton University Press, 1999

Shulman, James L. and William G. Bowen. The Game of Life. Princeton University Press, 2001

Arkansas Code

Syllabus

Jonesboro Sun/ASU Herald Articles on Athletic Budget

Relevant ASU Websites

ASU 2002/2003 Budget

ASU Intercollegiate Athletic Revenues and Expenditures, 1991/92-2001/2002

Arkansas Department of Higher Education Info:

Report of 2001/2002 Intercollegiate Athletic Revenue and Expenditures