ECON 370 - Sports Economics

Upper Division

Prerequisites
ECON 101; Minimum grade C-.

Economic principles are used to analyze issues in the professional and amateur sports industries. Topics include league history and structure, labor issues, stadium financing, player salaries, competitive balance and the role of the NCAA. The economic perspective helps students better understand the industry and its economic, social and cultural significance.

Term Offered
Offered once every other year

Repeatable
No

Additional Notes
Previous course number: ECON 180

Course credits: 4