A general model of an amateur sports league: Proof of an increased probability of point shaving as a result of the economic league structure in UAAP men's basketball

College

School of Economics

Department/Unit

Economics

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Source Title

Proceedings of the 10th DLSU Science and Technology Congress

First Page

116

Last Page

121

Publication Date

7-23-2008

Abstract

This paper shows that cheating in sports leagues are induced by the economic structure of sports leagues. It addresses the specific issue of point shaving of players in a basketball league. Through economic theory, a mathematical model is designed to illustrate the men's basketball league in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP), pinpoint league structures which create incentives for players to engage in point shaving. Further, it is found that point shaving could not me completely eradicated from the league. However, the league can impose certain rules that will minimize the occurrence of offering being done as well as the acceptance of players to the bribes offered them.

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Disciplines

Economics | Sports Studies

Keywords

College sports -- Corrupt practices -- Philippines; Basketball -- Corrupt practices -- Philippines; Point-shaving; University Athletic Association of the Philippines

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

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