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April 2006

A Monthly Archive (2 entries)
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APRIL 18, 2006

The Economics of Sports

Skip Sauer
Hosted by Russ Roberts

Skip Sauer of Clemson University and Russ Roberts talk about the economic impact of sports stadiums, how to create incentives in baseball, football and soccer, and the virtues and failings of socialism in sports.

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APRIL 10, 2006

Ticket Scalping and Opportunity Cost

Mike Munger
Hosted by Russ Roberts

Michael MungerMichael Munger of Duke University and Russ Roberts talk about the economics of ticket scalping, examining our reactions to free and found goods, gifts, e-Bay, value in use vs. value in exchange, and opportunity costs.

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