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Course Description

This upper level liberal studies course examines the economics of professional and collegiate athletics. It begins by reviewing the demand, supply and elasticity and continues by studying the market structures, labour demand and supply. Topics to be covered include the benefits of sports franchises and stadiums, strikes, lockouts, salary discrimination, unions, broadcasting rights, free agency, "scalping", salary caps, drafts and the paying of collegiate athletes.

Requisites

Antirequisite: ECN 729

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Course Sections
Class Number
1157
Type
LEC
Days
T, Th
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Jun 25, 2024 to Aug 06, 2024
Schedule
Contact Hours
39.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
online  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $572.20 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Class Number
5995
Type
LEC
Days
T
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Sep 10, 2024 to Dec 10, 2024
Schedule
Contact Hours
39.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
online  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $573.33 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Class Number
6010
Type
LEC
Days
W
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Jan 15, 2025 to Apr 16, 2025
Schedule
Contact Hours
39.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
online  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $573.33 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Class Number
1168
Type
LEC
Days
T, Th
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Jun 24, 2025 to Aug 05, 2025
Schedule
Contact Hours
36.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
online  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $573.33 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information