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on Sports and Economics |
Issue of 2013‒05‒05
one paper chosen by Joao Carlos Correia Leitao University of Beira Interior and Technical University of Lisbon |
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: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:apl:wpaper:13-10&r=spo |