Parallels between Sports, Labor Economics and Labor Law in the United States
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For decades, labor economists have turned to college and professional sports as a real-world laboratory to explore and test core economic principles. Dr. Mike DuMond joined the Employment Law Alliance (ELA) Employment Matters podcast to discuss “Parallels between Sports, Labor Economics and Labor Law in the United States.” Hosted by ELA Chief Operating Officer Peter Walts, this episode offers a unique perspective on how sports can illuminate broader economic and legal concepts.
Through the lens of sports, Dr. DuMond examines biases in areas such as voting for the National Basketball Association’s Most Valuable Player and the selection of teams to the men’s National Collegiate Athletic Association basketball tournament. By leveraging statistical models, he uncovers surprising biases and demonstrates how these models can be applied to real- world employment discrimination cases. This approach not only highlights the pervasive nature of biases but also provides practical tools for addressing them in professional settings.
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