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Professional sports involve ______ athletes competing individually or on teams.
Professional sports involve ______ athletes competing individually or on teams.
paid
Economics plays a significant role in professional sports, including maximizing ______ and selling broadcast rights.
Economics plays a significant role in professional sports, including maximizing ______ and selling broadcast rights.
profits
Professional sports also have an economic impact on ______ cities.
Professional sports also have an economic impact on ______ cities.
host
The sports/leagues discussed include NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, ______, and CFL.
The sports/leagues discussed include NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, ______, and CFL.
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The rise of professional sports was influenced by rising standards of living and the ability of the general public to support professional ______.
The rise of professional sports was influenced by rising standards of living and the ability of the general public to support professional ______.
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Babe Ruth had an absolute advantage in both pitching and hitting, but a comparative advantage in ______.
Babe Ruth had an absolute advantage in both pitching and hitting, but a comparative advantage in ______.
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Sports teams are like ______ and must make economic decisions to maximize profits.
Sports teams are like ______ and must make economic decisions to maximize profits.
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Study Notes
- Professional sports involve paid athletes competing individually or on teams.
- Athletes earn money through prize winnings, endorsements, and salaries.
- Economics plays a significant role in professional sports, including maximizing profits and selling broadcast rights.
- Professional sports also have an economic impact on host cities.
- The sports/leagues discussed include NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, NASCAR, and CFL.
- The rise of professional sports was influenced by rising standards of living and the ability of the general public to support professional organizations.
- Babe Ruth had an absolute advantage in both pitching and hitting, but a comparative advantage in hitting.
- Comparative advantage considers both marginal and opportunity costs.
- Professional sports have become a $1.5-trillion dollar industry globally.
- Sports teams are like firms and must make economic decisions to maximize profits.
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Think you know everything about the economics behind professional sports? Test your knowledge with this quiz! From the impact on host cities to the rise of professional sports, this quiz covers it all. Get ready to dive into the world of sports economics and learn about the industry's profits, broadcast rights, and more. See if you can spot the comparative advantage and absolute advantage of athletes like Babe Ruth, and find out how sports teams are like firms. Don't miss out on the chance to show off your sports
