Economist Andrew Zimbalist (2022) recently released a report commissioned by the Atlanta Braves on the fiscal impact of Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta, which is highly critical of my report (Bradbury 2022c) that finds the stadium had a negative fiscal impact on Cobb County. In this reply, I...

Major League Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens has been accused of using performance-enhancing drugs to boost his performance. If Clemens used ergogenic aids consistent with the accusations of use, then unusual changes in productivity may be evident in his performance record. Two previous studies...

Local governments often justify subsidizing sports stadiums as economic development projects that have positive returns on investment. If this is true, economic and quality-of-life spillovers that are capitalized in local property values ought to generate additional tax revenue for host...

Though most studies find that sports stadiums are not strong drivers of economic activity in metropolitan areas, localized development effects may be sufficient to justify public subsidies for a host municipality if circumstances are favorable. This analysis examines the economic ramifications...

Movie production incentives (MPI) are a popular economic development strategy employed by US states. Film subsidies are intended to encourage external investment into an untapped industry that spills over onto complementary industries to generate economic growth through a multiplier. Despite...

Accidents happen, but more so in the American League -- The legendary power of the on-deck hitter -- The extinct left-handed catcher -- Lobbying for balls and strikes -- How good is Leo Mazzone? -- Big city vs. small city -- The Marlins and Indians, c'mon -- The evolution of baseball talent --...

This study examines the determinants of Major League Soccer team attendance during the league's recent era of growth. Estimates indicate that regular-season on-field performance is positively associated with attendance, but the returns to success are diminishing. Positive novelty effects are...

During the early days of professional baseball, the dominant major leagues imposed a “reserve clause” designed to limit player wages by restricting competition for labor. Entry into the market by rival leagues challenged the incumbent monopsony cartel's ability to restrict compensation....