The Scott L. Probasco, Jr., distinguished chair of Free Enterprise (Probasco chair) will present an event entitled “The Economics of Sports, a Conversation with Randy Boyd, Brad R. Humphreys and Jay Greeson,” on Thursday, Feb. 6 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s Wolford Family Athletic Center at 720 E. 4th St. in Chattanooga.
The free event will feature a panel discussion moderated by Jay Greeson, sportswriter and columnist at the Chattanooga Times Free Press.
Joining Mr. Greeson in the discussion are Mr. Boyd, president of the University of Tennessee System and owner/operator of five minor league baseball teams, and Mr. Humphreys, sports economist and professor of economics at the John Chambers College of Business and Economics at West Virginia University.
“Sports have a massive economic impact locally, regionally, and nationally,” said Dr. Claudia W. Kramer, UTC’s Probasco chair. “Each of our panelists brings a unique perspective and wealth of knowledge about the complexities of the industry. We’re excited to give sports fans a look behind the curtain to better understand the inner workings of some of our favorite pastimes.”
Topics covered in the discussion will include stadium financing, the shifting NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) landscape, the public benefits of professional and amateur athletics and more.
The event is open to the general public, and lunch will be provided. Advance registration is requested and can be accessed
here.