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Economic Prediction of Medal Wins at the 2014 Winter Olympics

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  • Madeleine Andreff

    (University of Paris-Est Marne la Vallée)

  • Wladimir Andreff

    (University of Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne)

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This paper uses forecasting techniques to predict outcomes in the 2014 Winter Olympics using economic variables.

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  • Madeleine Andreff & Wladimir Andreff, 2011. "Economic Prediction of Medal Wins at the 2014 Winter Olympics," Working Papers 1116, International Association of Sports Economists;North American Association of Sports Economists.
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    Keywords

    sport; Olympics; World Cup;
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    JEL classification:

    • L83 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Services - - - Sports; Gambling; Restaurants; Recreation; Tourism

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