nep-spo 2013-11-09 papers

on Sports and Economics

Issue of 2013‒11‒09
one paper chosen by
Joao Carlos Correia Leitao
Universidade da Beira Interior and Universidade de Lisboa

Compensation Discrimination in the NFL: An Analysis of Career Earnings By Johnny Ducking; Peter A. Groothuis; James Richard Hill

Compensation Discrimination in the NFL: An Analysis of Career Earnings

By:	Johnny Ducking; Peter A. Groothuis; James Richard Hill
Abstract:	Using NFL data from 2000 to 2008, we test for compensation discrimination on career earnings in the NFL. We use both the traditional dummy variable technique applied to Ordinary Least Squares regression as well as quantile regression analysis to measures the effect of race on earnings. We focus on six positional groups: defensive backs, defensive linemen, linebackers, running backs, tight ends and wide receivers. Our analysis finds that a player’s performance determines career earnings and not their race. Perhaps, using a Becker-like argument, market competition for the best players in a competitive environment to achieve a winning team has overcome personal prejudice. Key Words: economics
Date:	2013
URL:	http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:apl:wpaper:13-25&r=spo

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