In addition to March Madness brackets, we could have used a college sports program valuation to rank the market value of each team.
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When $430 Million Is Not Enough
Whether looking at Mike Trout’s $430 million or a newly drafted player, we see athletes whose baseball salaries are called underpaid.
Why Super Bowl LIII Might Not Be a Financial Bonanza
Although massive Super Bowl spending will pour into Atlanta, estimates of its economic benefit depend on whether you ask the Host Committee or an economist.
What Super Bowl Ads Really Tell Us
For a smile, some economic history, and a look at how companies make some money, Super Bowl ads say a lot in just thirty seconds.
What an Economist Says About 300 Hamburgers
Hearing the Clemson University football team got 300 burgers at the White House, an economist might name the resources needed for a quarter pounder.
How We Use Our Time
To see if we allocate time like a typical American, we can look at a jelly beans video and the annual American Time Use Survey (ATUS).
What Soccer Can Teach Us About Investing
When measuring happiness around the world after a World Cup finals match, the pain of loss can exceed the pleasure of gain.
What You Don’t See When You Watch a Baseball Game
Those vendors that sell us hot dogs, peanuts, and Coke at a ball game are thinking about a lot more than the food and the score.
How Game Theory Explains World Cup Penalty Shootouts
We can use economic game theory to understand the decisions made by kickers and goalies during World Cup penalty shootouts.
The Economic Side of Competitive Eating
Known as the super bowl of competitive eating, the July Fourth Nathan’s Famous hot dog contest is a business for the top eaters.