Abstract
This paper analyzes the impact of three different types of professional sports franchises on wages in certain economic sectors in 37 cities across the United States. A multitude of other studies have been done around similar areas, however I focus on the Service and Retail sector wages as they are generally low wage jobs. I find a significant positive impact on overall and Services wages by a MLB franchise and a significant positive impact on Services wages by a NBA franchise. However, a NFL franchise is shown to have no significant impact either positive or negative. This study helps to add to the limited amount of studies regarding economic impact of sports franchises.
Advisor
Mellizo, Philip
Department
Economics
Recommended Citation
Pfeuffer, Andrew Henry, "Sports Franchises as Engines of Economic Growth: Slam Dunk or Air Ball?" (2016). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 7085.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/7085
Publication Date
2016
Degree Granted
Bachelor of Arts
Document Type
Senior Independent Study Thesis
© Copyright 2016 Andrew Henry Pfeuffer