The Economics of Sports
The Economics of Sports
6th Edition
ISBN: 9781138052161
Author: Michael A. Leeds, Peter von Allmen, Victor A. Matheson
Publisher: Routledge
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Chapter 2, Problem 5P

a)

To determine

To see the effect of the quality of the play that falls, as European players are attracted to play in rival hockey leagues in their home countries.

b)

To determine

Vancouver places a C$1 tax on all tickets sold.

c)

To determine

A recession reduces the average income in Vancouver and the surrounding area.

d)

To determine

NBA puts new basketball franchise in Vancouver.

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