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Making sports economics inclusive: why you arent teaching sports economics well if women are not part of your story

In: Teaching Sports Economics and Using Sports to Teach Economics

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Adam Smith did not spend much time talking about women, and economics historically has very much followed his lead. In the world of sports, women historically weren't just ignored they were also explicitly banned. Despite the history we see in both sports and economics, women have persisted. And one cannot teach sports economics well today if one is not actively including women in the discussion. This chapter reviews how women - as athletes and fans - have been treated in sports. It then lists a variety of stories that professors can tell in discussing gender and sports. The list of stories includes the story and impact of Title IX, the demand for women's sports, the gender-wage gap, and who really are the best athletes. In addition, a guide is presented that illustrates how common stories told in sports economics can be retold from the perspective of women in sports.

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  • David Berri, 2022. "Making sports economics inclusive: why you arent teaching sports economics well if women are not part of your story," Chapters, in: Teaching Sports Economics and Using Sports to Teach Economics, chapter 8, pages 128-164, Edward Elgar Publishing.
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