The determinants of Black quarterback pay in the National Football League

Abstract

This paper seeks to econometrically determine differences in salary returns to attributes of quarterbacks in the National Football League (NFL), by race. We analyse salary determination of 215 White and Black quarterbacks over 2006 through 2020 with separate equations estimated for each group. Our analysis indicates that top draft pick evaluations persist into future pay setting for each group. However, there is a faster rate of decay of early draft round salary premium for Black quarterbacks. This is found to be robust across different estimations. This result is indicative of differential treatment in pay setting for Black quarterbacks.

Game changers or money pits? Asymmetric impact of sports facilities investment on football revenue

“…Countries that serve as hosts for prominent football competitions, including the UEFA European Championship and the FIFA World Cup, invest heavily in sports facilities to ensure the smooth organization of the events. These investments not only boost the local economy but also have a long‐lasting impact on the revenue generated by the sport in the host country (Berri et al, 2023; Jakar & Rosentraub, 2023). The influx of tourists, increased ticket sales, and improved infrastructure contribute significantly to the overall financial success of the tournament and the sport as a whole.…”