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Nov 03, 2025
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2023-2024 Yavapai College Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]
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ECN 110 - Economics of Sports
Description: Application of economic theories to various aspects of professional and collegiate sports. Topics covered include the economic impact of sports to a local community, wage discrimination, the economics of publicly and privately funded stadiums, alumni giving, academics, broadcasting, and building a fan base.
General Education Competency: Diversity
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
Course Content:
- The economic impact of sports
- The Industrial organization of sports
- Discrimination in sports
- Competitive balance
- Collegiate sports
- Sport attendance
- Sport econometrics
Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the economic impact sports have on a local economy. (1, 3, 4, 6-7)
- Explain the impact of public vs. private financing of sports stadiums. (1, 2)
- Describe the direct and indirect benefits of sports on economic growth. (1 - 7)
- Describe the labor market imperfections. (3, 5)
- Analyze the difference between a fan and a consumer. (1, 3, 5 - 7)
- Describe the connection between winning athletic programs, alumni financial contributions, with athletics and academics. (5 - 7)
- Evaluate current trends in increasing attendance to a variety of sporting events. (1- 7)
- Analyze contemporary trends to deal with racism in sports. (3 - 5)
- Apply social analysis to issues of racial diversity and ethnicity in the context of sports (1, 3)
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