Apparently, the NCA prohibits the organization of a basketball pool by a universityathletic department (see Rick NeuheiselBox). Should it? What potential dangers are posed by such pools?

What did Oklahoma City do to persuade the SeattleSuperSonicsto move?

It is clear that the"displacement" issue poses a seriousproblem for accuratelycalculating the economic impact of a sporting event.

a) Explain why this is true.

b)How could an analyst estimate the extent of displacement?

Municipalities issue bonds to pay for stadiums and rely on general sales tax to pay the interest on those bonds.Why are general sales taxes apt to favor the fan at theexpense of thegeneral public?

In 2000, Ken GriffeyJr.'s MRP appeared to be some $18 million and his salary was only $11 million.Can you explain why Cincinnati was able to pay Griffeyso much less than his MRP?