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Any given season?

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  • Steven L. FULLERTON

    (Loan Analytics Department, WestStar Bank, 500 North Mesa, El Paso, TX 79901, USA.)

  • James H. HOLCOMB

    (Department of Economics & Finance, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968-0543, USA.)

  • Thomas M. FULLERTON

    (Department of Economics & Finance, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968-0543, USA.)

Abstract

An econometric analysis of the 2016 National Football League season is conducted with respect to regular season victories. Results obtained confirm many of the hypotheses made and bear much in common with one prior NFL study and several earlier MLB econometric analyses. Most of the data employed are fairly symmetric with relatively small standard deviations. Estimation results validate the importance of both defense and offense. Evidence is obtained that indicates that passing games are more important on offense, while shutting down the run matters most on defense. Beyond that, the regression equations also provide some insight to how human capital and payroll expenditures affect NFL regular season performances. The magnitudes of some coefficients and elasticities indicate that further analysis involving more explanatory variables can potentially provide additional clarity about what helps determine success in the NFL.

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  • Steven L. FULLERTON & James H. HOLCOMB & Thomas M. FULLERTON, 2017. "Any given season?," Journal of Economics and Political Economy, EconSciences Journals, vol. 4(3), pages 238-246, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:cvv:journ1:v:4:y:2017:i:3:p:238-246
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    • M21 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Economics - - - Business Economics
    • L20 - Industrial Organization - - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior - - - General

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