Psychology of Sport

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Economic Correction Factor in Youth Sports

By Richard D. Ginsburg, Ph.D. on December 16, 2008 in Psychology of Sport

While Steven Kotler's recent blog post "High Cost of Playing of Playing Ball" raises questions about the trickle-down effect the economy will have on professional sports, will youth sports also experience a correction factor? At the professional level, Kotler indicates that fewer fans will pay high ticket fees to attend sporting contests. Read More

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Richard Ginsburg

Dr. Richard D. Ginsburg is co-Director of the Sport Psychology Program and PACES Institute at Massachusetts General Hospital.

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