MLB Franchises & Predictors of Valuation

<p>There have been many studies done, for MLB, regarding multiple economic factors, yet there is previous research done to investigate the predictors a team's valuation. This study aims to investigate what, if any, of certain predictor variables effect the valuation of an MLB franchise over a five year span, beginning in 2008. The study includes 29 MLB franchises and looks at secondary fiscal and performance data throughout the five year span. The results of a regression analysis concluded that three predictor variables, market size, average ticket price, and salary expense, were significant indicators of valuation while the remainder of the variables were not significant predictors.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Education in Recreation and Sport Management (MEd)

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Year dc:date.available

2015

Author dc:creator

• Willett, Danielle Marie

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Dittmore, Stephen W.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Eddy, Terence W.
• Hamilton, Clayton

• Social sciences
• Baseball
• Sport franchises
• Valuation predictors
• Sports Management

Repository record dc:identifier

https://scholarworks.uark.edu/etd/1131

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:scholarworks.uark.edu:etd-2130