2013-05-05 papers

on Sports and Economics

Issue of 2013–05–05
one paper chosen by
Humberto Barreto, DePauw University

Exit Discrimination in the NFL: A Duration Analysis of Career Length By Johnny Ducking; Peter A. Groothuis; James Richard Hill

Exit Discrimination in the NFL: A Duration Analysis of Career Length

By:	Johnny Ducking; Peter A. Groothuis; James Richard Hill
Abstract:	Using a panel study of annual NFL data (2000–2008) we test for exit discrimination on career length in the NFL. We focus on six positional groups: defensive backs, defensive linemen, linebackers, running backs, tight ends and wide receivers. We test for exit discrimination using both parametric and semi-parametric hazard models. In our analysis, in addition to race, we include performance variables to determine their importance in determining career length. Our analysis posits the question: Do team owners in the pursuit of championships keep talented players regardless of their race? Key Words:
Date:	2013
URL:	https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:apl:wpaper:13-10

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