An Analysis of the Production Efficiency of Division I -A Intercollegiate Athletic Programs

Rather than limit their growth to the confines of profit maximization tenants, Division I-A intercollegiate athletic programs should be evaluated within the context of the more appropriate Niskanen model. Such assessments will enable administrators to operate their program in the best interest of the students, faculty, alumni and fans by facilitating program growth and facility upgrades while effectively reducing the stigma associated with profits or deficits on balance sheets.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Recreation, Sport and Tourism

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2015

Author dc:creator

• Raycraft, Michael Donald

Contributors dc:contributor

• McKinney, William R.

• Education, Physical

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

(MiAaPQ)AAI3017192

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/85991