Sports Economics: What Really Determines Winning?

Have you ever wondered why athletes can earn billions in bonuses, but their achievements aren’t necessarily sustainable? Or why so many athletes from developing countries are moving to European leagues?

In this episode of the Research Series, we chat directly with Professor Robert Simmons from Lancaster University (UK) to explore sports economics, a branch of economics that examines the world of sports from the perspective of incentives, labor markets, data, and policy.

From an economic perspective, this episode invites FEB friends to look at sports not just from the field, but from the systems and decisions behind it. Curious about what really determines victory in sports? Come watch the full discussion until the end and gain a new perspective from sports economics.