Fin & Econ in Sport

Catalog description

The study of financial theories and practical application as they impact sport revenues and expenditures as well as the familiarization with current issues and trends in financing sport organizations. Potential areas for discussion include: international exchange and inflation rates; taxation; variance in revenue sources for sport around the world; demand for and supply of international sport; funding for high school, college, and professional mega stadiums; funding issues in college athletics (Title IX compliance, the "arms race" in intercollegiate athletics, coaching salaries, etc.); and pay for play issues.