ECO 324
The Economics of the Sports Industry
This course analyzes the role of basic economic forces in shaping today’s sports industry. Topics include: competition in the market for professional franchises; public subsidies for stadiums and arenas; compensation of professional athletes; the NCAA as an economic enterprise; and the impact of athletics on a university’s budget. Prerequisites: ECO 146 and ( ECO 045 or MATH 012 or MATH 231 or ISE 111 ) Attribute/Distribution: Q, SS
Topics
- competition in the market for professional franchises
- public subsidies for stadiums and arenas
- compensation of professional athletes
- the NCAA as an economic enterprise
- and the impact of athletics on a university’s budget
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027