Organizers:

Craig A. Depken, II, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Session Chairs:

Craig A. Depken, II, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Papers:

"An Analysis of Substitution Effects Across Sports in Betting Market Participation"
Andrew Weinbach, Coastal Carolina University (Contact Author)
Rodney Paul, Saint Bonaventure University

"Demand for Marathons"
Charles Manyara, Radford University
George D. Santopietro, Radford University (Contact Author)
Philip Holleran, Mitchell Community College

"Willingness to Pay for National Pride and Other Public Goods Produced by Olympic Gold Medalists"
Brad R. Humphreys, University of Alberta
Bruce K. Johnson, Centre College (Contact Author)
Dan Mason, University of Alberta
John C. Whitehead, Appalachian State University

"Who Bears the Burden? Title IX Implications of Division IA Football Probations"
Craig A. Depken, II, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Dennis P. Wilson, Western Kentucky University (Contact Author)

Discussants:

John C. Whitehead, Appalachian State University
George D. Santopietro, Radford University
Brian Goff, Western Kentucky University

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Organizers:

Craig A. Depken, II, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Session Chairs:

John Charles Bradbury, Kennesaw State University

Papers:

"The Short and Long-Run Labor Market Effects of Age Eligibility Rules: Evidence from Women’s Professional Tennis"
Ryan M. Rodenberg, Florida State University (Contact Author)
Daniel F. Stone, Oregon State University

"Estimating the Relative Importance of Inputs Across Sports"
Brian Goff, Western Kentucky University (Contact Author)

"Does Fighting Win NHL Games? Empirical Evidence from Post CBA Data"
Aju J. Fenn, Colorado College (Contact Author)
William Sweatt, Colorado College

"Hired to Be Fired: The Publicity Value of Coaches"
John Charles Bradbury, Kennesaw State University (Contact Author)

Discussants:

Aju J. Fenn, Colorado College
Dennis P. Wilson, Western Kentucky University
Brad R. Humphreys, University of Alberta
Jason Berkowitz, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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Organizers:

Craig A. Depken, II, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Session Chairs:

Dennis C. Coates, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Papers:

"What Are the Odds? A Measure of the Small Sample Problems"
Kurt W. Rotthoff, Seton Hall University (Contact Author)
Danielle Zanzalari, Clemson University
John Jasina, Claflin University

"Should a Sports Team’s Performance on the Field Be Reflected on Its Performance on Wall Street"
Jason Berkowitz, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte (Contact Author)

"Week to Week Attendance and Competitive Balance in the NFL"
Dennis C. Coates, University of Maryland, Baltimore County (Contact Author)
Brad R. Humphreys, University of Alberta

Discussants:

Kurt W. Rotthoff, Seton Hall University
Craig A. Depken, II, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Dennis P. Wilson, Western Kentucky University

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Organizers:

Craig A. Depken, II, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Session Chairs:

Craig A. Depken, II, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Papers:

"Crime Patterns Surrounding Sporting Events and Venues"
Stephen Billings, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Craig A. Depken, II, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte (Contact Author)

"Does International Simulcast Wagering Reduce Live Handle at Canadian Racetracks?"
Brad R. Humphreys, University of Alberta (Contact Author)
Brian P. Soebbing, University of Alberta
John Turvey, University of Alberta

"Why My Master? Determinant of Cycling Coach Selection"
Dan Larson, The University of Georgia
Joel G. Maxcy, The University of Georgia (Contact Author)

"Analysis of Referee Decisions in the English Premiere League"
Raymond D. Sauer, Clemson University (Contact Author)

"$trasburg"
Frank Stephenson, Berry College (Contact Author)

Discussants:

Brad R. Humphreys, University of Alberta
Dennis C. Coates, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Jane E. Ruseski, University of Alberta

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Organizers:

Charles T. Clotfelter, Duke University

Session Chairs:

Charles T. Clotfelter, Duke University

Papers:

"The Effect of Athletic Events on the Work of a University"
Charles T. Clotfelter, Duke University (Contact Author)

"Conflicting Objectives of NCAA Members: Analysis of Voting Behavior in the NCAA"
Dennis C. Coates, University of Maryland, Baltimore County (Contact Author)
Kathleen A. Carroll, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Brad R. Humphreys, University of Alberta

"How Commercial Sports Affect Colleges and Universities"
Malcolm Getz, Vanderbilt University (Contact Author)
John J. Siegfried, Vanderbilt University

"Just Win Baby? Determinants of NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) Coaching Compensation 2006-2008"
Zenon X. Zygmont, Western Oregon University (Contact Author)
John C. Leadley, Western Oregon University
Randy R. Grant, Linfield College

Discussants:

Barry Bozeman, The University of Georgia
Bruce A. Seaman, Georgia State University

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