Organizers:

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

Session Chairs:

Arthur Snow, The University of Georgia

Papers:

"The NCAA Basketball Tournament Selects Fan Favorites over Parity"
Stephen G. Bronars, Welch Consulting (Contact Author)
Todd McFall, Wake Forest University

"How Much Trouble Is Early Foul Trouble?"
Allan Maymin, Alliance Bernstein (Contact Author)
Philip Z. Maymin, Polytechnic Institute of New York University
Eugene Shen, Alliance Bernstein

"Moral Hazard in Long-Term Guaranteed Contracts: Theory and Evidence from the NBA"
Arup Sen, Boston University (Contact Author)
J. Bradford Rice, Boston University

Discussants:

Elizabeth S. Bradley, The University of Georgia
Craig A. Depken, II, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Katherine McClain, The University of Georgia

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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:

"The Returns to Learning by Doing: Buschwackers in NASCAR"
Craig A. Depken, II, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte (Contact Author)

"Prize Structure and Performance: Evidence from NASCAR"
Brad R. Humphreys, University of Alberta (Contact Author)
Bernd Frick, University of Paderborn

"Do Men and Women Respond Differently to Pressure? Evidence from Figure Skating"
Eva Marikova Leeds, Moravian College
Michael A. Leeds, Temple University (Contact Author)

"A Comparison of Contingent Valuation and Happiness Measures of Welfare"
Brad R. Humphreys, University of Alberta
Bruce K. Johnson, Centre College
Dan Mason, University of Alberta
John C. Whitehead, Appalachian State University (Contact Author)

Discussants:

Rodney Paul, Syracuse University
Andrew Weinbach, Coastal Carolina University
Daniel Marburger, Arkansas State University

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Organizers:

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

Session Chairs:

Jane E. Ruseski, University of Alberta
John Charles Bradbury, Kennesaw State University

Papers:

"Stadium Capacity Constraints and Minor League Baseball Attendance"
Seth Gitter, Towson University
Thomas Rhoads, Towson University (Contact Author)

"Was Jose Canseco the Johnny Appleseed of Steroids?"
John Charles Bradbury, Kennesaw State University (Contact Author)

"Time Constraints and Participation in Physical Activity: Evidence from Time Use Survey Data"
Brad R. Humphreys, University of Alberta
Joseph Price, Brigham Young University
Jane E. Ruseski, University of Alberta (Contact Author)

"Final Offer Salary Arbitration in Major League Baseball: 2007-2010"
Nicholas Jolly, Central Michigan University
James Richard Hill, Central Michigan University (Contact Author)

Discussants:

Craig A. Depken, II, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Brad R. Humphreys, University of Alberta
Dennis P. Wilson, Western Kentucky University

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