Curriculum Vitae Craig A. Depken, II
Contact Information
Department of Economics Office 704.687.7484 Belk College of Business Fax 704.687.6422 UNC - Charlotte E-mail [email protected] 220 Friday Building Web belkcollege.uncc.edu/cdepken Charlotte, NC 28223
Education
Ph.D. Economics University of Georgia 1996 B.A. Economics University of Georgia 1991
Professional Experience
University of North Carolina – Charlotte Professor 2011 - Present Department of Economics Associate Professor 2007 – 2011 Program Director – MS Economics 2014 - Present
University of Texas at Arlington Associate Professor 2002 - 2007 Department of Economics Assistant Professor 1996 - 2002
Graduate Coordinator PhD. Field Coordinator 2002 - 2007 M.A. Economics Coordinator 2002 - 2005
University of Georgia Lecturer 1993 - 1996 Department of Economics
Primary Research Fields
Sports Economics, Real Estate Economics, Industrial Organization, Applied Microeconomics
Peer-Reviewed Articles (*with undergraduate student, ** with graduate student)
1. “Consistency and Momentum in NASCAR,” with M. Hood and E. King. Journal of Sports Economics, forthcoming, accepted May 2015.
2. “Information and Accuracy in Pricing: Evidence from the NCAA Men’s Basketball Betting Market,” with J. Berkowitz and J. Gandar. Journal of Financial Markets, forthcoming, accepted April 2015.
3. “Water Contamination, Land Prices, and the Statute of Repose,” with J. Chamblee, C. Dehring, and J. Nicholson. Journal of Real Estate Finance and Economics, 51(3), September 2015.
4. “A Low Cost Methodology for Correcting the Distressed Sales bias in a Downward Spiraling Housing Market,” with H. Hollans and S. Swidler, Journal of Real Estate Research, 37(1), January 2015.
5. “Influences on Sponsorship Deals in NASCAR: Indirect Evidence from Time on Camera,” with P. Groothuis and K. Rothoff, Applied Economics, 46(19), pp. 2277-2289, March 2014.
6. “Performance Under Pressure: Preliminary Evidence from the National Hockey League,” with R. Sonora and D. Wilson, International Journal of Sport Finance, 7(3), pp. 213-231, August 2012.
Dr. Craig A. Depken, II 10/16/2015 Page 1 7. “Mega-Events: Is the Texas-Baylor game to Waco what the Super Bowl is to Houston?” with D. Coates, Journal of Sports Economics, 12(6), pp. 599-620, December 2011.
8. “The Value of Land Conservation: Evidence from North Carolina" with J. Chamblee, P. Colwell, and C. Dehring, Land Economics, 87(3), pp. 452-472, August 2011.
9. “When Going in Circles is Going Backwards: Uncertainty of Outcome in NASCAR,” with J. Berkowitz and D. Wilson, Journal of Sports Economics, 12(3), pp. 258-283, June 2011. **
10. “Multiproduct Pricing in Major League Baseball: A Principal Components Analysis,” with D. Grant, Economic Inquiry, 49(2), pp. 474-488, April 2011.
11. ”Flips, Flops, and Foreclosures: Anatomy of a Housing Bubble,” with H. Hollans and S. Swidler, Journal of Financial Economic Policy, 3(1), pp. 49-65, February 2011. (2011 Paper of the year in the category “Innovative Thinking” by American Real Estate Society).
12. “From the Hardwood to the Gridiron to the Dorm: Influences on Attendance to Women’s Collegiate Basketball,” with C. Williams and D. Wilson and International Journal of Sport Finance, 6(1), pp. 3-22, February 2011. **
13. “Peer Effects in Team Sports: Evidence from NCAA Relay Teams,” with L. Haglund, Journal of Sports Economics, 12(1), pp. 3-19, February 2011.
14. “Do Tax Benefits Conferred to Sub-S Banks Affect Their Deposit or Loan Rates?” with H. Hollans and S. Swidler, Finance Research Letters, 7(4), pp. 238-245, December 2010.
15. “Adverse Selection and Reputation in a World of Cheap Talk,” with Z. Ying, The Quarterly Review of Economics and Finance, 50(4), pp. 548-558, November 2010.
16. “Auction Characteristics, Seller Reputation, and Closing Prices: Evidence from eBay Sales of the iPhone,” with B. Gregorius, International Journal of Electronic Business, 8(2), pp. 170-186, Spring 2010.**
17. “The Impact of College Football Games on Local Sales Tax Revenues: Evidence from Four Cities in Texas,” with D. Coates, Eastern Economic Journal, 35(4), pp. 531-547, Fall 2009.
18. “Comparing Contaminated Property Redevelopment for Mandatory and Voluntary Cleanup Programs in California,” with P. Schwarz, A. Hanning, and K. Peterson, Journal of Environmental Management, 90(12), pp. 3730-3735, September 2009.
19. “An Empirical Analysis of Residential Property Flipping,” with H. Hollans and S. Swidler, Journal of Real Estate Economics and Finance, 39(3), pp. 248-263, October 2009.
20. “Watershed Development Restrictions and Land Prices: Empirical Evidence from Buncombe County North Carolina,” with J. Chamblee and C. Dehring, Regional Science and Urban Economics, 39(2), pp. 287-296, March 2009.
21. “The Strategic Nature of Advertising in Segmented Markets,” with A. Snow, Applied Economics, 40(23), pp. 2987-2994, December 2008.
22. “Benford, Zipf, and the Blogosphere,” Applied Economics Letters, 15(9), pp. 689-692, July 2008.
23. “A Direct Test of the Homevoter Hypothesis,” with C. Dehring and M. Ward, The Journal of Urban Economics, 64(1), pp. 155-170, January 2008.
24. “The Luck of the Texan: An Empirical Analysis of Texas Lottery Games,” with P. Dorasil, Journal of Gambling Business and Economics, 1(3), pp. 171-184, November 2007.*
25. “The Impact of Stadium Announcements on Residential Property Values: Evidence from a Natural Experiment in Dallas- Fort Worth” with C. Dehring and M. Ward, Contemporary Economic Policy, 25(4), pp. 627–638, October 2007.
26. “Another Look at Anti-Scalping Laws: Theory and Evidence,” Public Choice, 130(1-2), pp. 55-77, January 2007.
Dr. Craig A. Depken, II 10/16/2015 Page 2 27. “The Impact of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act: Early Evidence from Earnings Management,” with B. Oyang, Applied Financial Economics Letters, 2(6), pp. 347 – 35, December 2006.**
28. “Customer-Based Discrimination in Major League Baseball: Additional Evidence from Major League Baseball All-star Ballots,” with J. Ford, Journal of Socioeconomics, 35(6), pp. 1061-1077, December 2006.
29. “The Impact of New Stadiums on Professional Baseball Team Finances,” Public Finance and Management, 6(3), pp. 436- 474, October 2006.
30. “Who Supports Internet Censorship?” First Monday, 11(9), September 2006.
31. “NCAA Enforcement and Competitive Balance in College Football,” with D. Wilson, The Southern Economic Journal, 72(4), pp. 826-845, April 2006.
32. “Influences on Software Piracy: Evidence from the Various United States,” with T. Bezmen, Economics Letters, 90(3), pp. 356-361, March 2006.
33. “Fiscal Consequences of Public Corruption: Evidence from State Bond Ratings,” with C LaFountain, Public Choice, 126(1-2), pp. 75-85, January 2006.
34. “The Asymmetric Effects of Economic Freedom on International Trade Flows,” with R. Sonora, International Journal of Business and Economics, 4(2), pp. 141-155, August 2005.
35. “The Efficiency of the NASCAR Reward System: Initial Empirical Evidence,” with D. Wilson, Journal of Sports Economics, 5(4), pp. 371-386, October 2004.
36. “Market Structure and Ad Valorem Taxes: Cross-Country Evidence from the Magazine Industry,” Applied Economics Letters, 11(8), pp. 477-481, June 2004.
37. "Audience Characteristics and the Price of Advertising in a Circulation Industry: Evidence from U.S. Magazines,” Information Economics and Policy, 16(2), pp. 179-126, June 2004.
38. “Labor Markets in the Classroom: Marginal Revenue Product in Major League Baseball,” with D. Wilson, Journal of Economics and Finance Education, Volume 3, Summer 2004, pp. 12-24.
39. "Is Advertising a Good or a Bad? Evidence from U.S. Magazine Subscriptions," with D. Wilson, Journal of Business, 77(2, pt. 2), pp. S61-S80, April 2004.
40. "Wherein Lies the Benefit of the Second Referee in the NHL," with D. Wilson, Review of Industrial Organization, 24(1), pp. 51-72, February 2004.
41. "Social Construct and the Propensity for Software Piracy," with L. Simmons, Applied Economics Letters, 11(2), pp. 97- 100, February 2004.**
42. "Free Agency and the Concentration of Player Talent in Major League Baseball," Journal of Sports Economics, 4(3), pp.335-353, November 2002.
43. “International Price Volatility: Evidence from U.S. and Mexican Cities,” with R. Sonora, North American Journal of Economics and Finance, 13(2), pp. 179-193, August 2002.
44. "Generic Advertising of Intermediate Goods: Theory and Evidence on Free Riding," with D. Kamerschen and A. Snow, The Review of Industrial Organization, 20(3), pp. 205-220, May 2002 [Dissertation Paper].
45. "Good News, Bad News and GARCH Effects in Stock Return Data," Journal of Applied Economics, 4(2), pp. 313-327, November 2001.
46. "Fan Loyalty in Professional Sports: An Extension to the National Football League," Journal of Sports Economics, 2(3), pp. 275-284, August 2001.
47. "Shirking and the Choice of Technology: A Theory of Production Inefficiency," with E. Redmount and A. Snow, The Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization, 44(4), pp. 383-402, April 2001.
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48. Fan Loyalty and Stadium Funding in Professional Baseball," Journal of Sports Economics, 1(2), pp. 124-138, May 2000.
49. "Wage Disparity and Team Productivity: Evidence from Major League Baseball," Economics Letters, 67(1), pp. 87-92, April 2000.
50. "NAFTA as a Means of Raising Rivals' Costs," with J. Ford, The Review of Industrial Organization, 15(2), pp. 103-113, September 1999.
51. "The Effects of Advertising Restrictions on Cigarette Prices: Evidence from OECD Countries," Applied Economics Letters, 6(5), pp. 307-309, July 1999.
52. “Free Agency and the Competitiveness of Major League Baseball," The Review of Industrial Organization, 14(3), pp. 205- 217, May 1999.
53. "School Characteristics and the Demand for College," with T. Bezmen, The Economics of Education Review, 17(2), pp. 205-210, April 1998.
54. "The Effects of Campaign Contribution Sources on the Congressional Elections of 1996," Economics Letters, 58(2), pp. 211-215, February 1998.
Books
1. Test Bank for Principles of Microeconomics, by Jeffery Perloff, 5th edition, 2008.
2. Solution Manual for Introduction to Econometrics by James Stock and Mark Watson, Chapters 8-11, Addison-Wesley Publishers, 2006.
3. Microeconomics Demystified, McGraw Hill Publishers, 2005.
Economic Impact Studies and Regional Contributions
1. “New stadium in Arlington: Be careful what you request,” Forth Worth Business Press, August 9, 2004. 2. “Economic impact of Super Bowl hard to figure,” Houston Business Journal, January 5, 2004. 3. “New Stadiums Hit Fans in the Wallet,” Dallas Business Journal, October 31, 2003. 4. “Public-private Partnership: Breakdown of Who Reaps Benefits in Pro Sports Stadiums,” Fort Worth Business Press¸ June 27, 2003. 5. “Ask the Expert: ‘What is the Economic Impact of Hosting the Super Bowl?’” with Dennis P. Wilson, Texas Labor Market Review, pp. 10-11, January 2003. 6. Contributor to “The University of Texas at Arlington and the Metroplex: An Economic Impact Analysis,” with Paul M. Hayashi and Michael Moore, The University of Texas at Arlington, November 2002. 7. “Ask the Expert: ‘What is the Difference Between the Consumer Price Index and the Employment Cost Index?’” Texas Labor Market Review, pp. 10-11, August 2002. 8. Contributor to “The Economic Impact of the Houston East End Urban Telecommuting Center,” November 2001.
Other Publications and Contributions
1. “Industrial Action in Professional Sport: Strikes and Lockouts,” Research Handbook of Employment Relations and Sport, forthcoming, accepted September 2015. 2. “Events and Criminal Activity: A Spatial Analysis,” with S. Billings, in Violence and Aggression in Sporting Contests: Economics, History, and Policy, ed. Todd Jewell, 2012. 3. “Is March Madness Contagious? Postseason Play and Attendance in Division I College Basketball,” Oxford Handbook of Sports Economics, Volume 1, eds. Leo Kahane and Steven Shmanske, 2012.
Dr. Craig A. Depken, II 10/16/2015 Page 4 4. “Advertising Cost, Super Bowl,” in Encyclopedia of Sports Management and Marketing, eds. L. Swayne and M. Dodds, Sage Publishing: Los Angeles, 2011. 5. “Competitive Balance,” in Encyclopedia of Sports Management and Marketing, eds. L. Swayne and M. Dodds, Sage Publishing: Los Angeles, 2011. 6. “Economic Impact Study,” in Encyclopedia of Sports Management and Marketing, eds. L. Swayne and M. Dodds, Sage Publishing: Los Angeles, 2011. 7. “Labor markets,” in Encyclopedia of Sports Management and Marketing, eds. L. Swayne and M. Dodds, Sage Publishing: Los Angeles, 2011. 8. “Multiplier Effect,” in Encyclopedia of Sports Management and Marketing, eds. L. Swayne and M. Dodds, Sage Publishing: Los Angeles, 2011. 9. Book Review: Ronald A. Smith’s Pay for Play: A History of Big-Time College Athletic Reform, Economic History Association, July 2011. 10. Book Review: Mark S. Rosentraub Major League Winners, Journal of Sports Economics, 11(6), pp. 652-656, December 2010. 11. “Corruption and Creditworthiness: Evidence from Sovereign Credit Ratings,” with C. LaFountain and R. Butters, in Sovereign Debt: From Safety to Default, ed. Robert W. Kolb, 2011, Wiley Publishing. 12. “Sharing the Burden of Water Supply Protection,” with C. Dehring, Regulation, 33(1), pp. 36-40, Spring 2010. 13. Book review of Mark S. Rosentraub’s Major League Winners, in Journal of Sports Economics, forthcoming, submitted December 2009. 14. “The Impact of Software Piracy on Economic Development,” with T. Bezmen, in IPR and Commercialization: Economic Issues and Implications, ed. C. Sri Krishna, Amicus Books, 2008. 15. “Free Agency in Professional Sports,” in The Berkshire Encyclopedia of World Sport, eds. David Levinson and Karen Christensen, Volume 2, 2005. 16. “The Impact of NCAA Enforcement on Division IA Football,” with D. Wilson, in Economics of Collegiate Sports, eds. John Fizel and Rodney Fort, 2004. 17. "Institutional Change in the NCAA and Competitive Balance in Intercollegiate Football," with D. Wilson, in Economics of Collegiate Sports, eds. John Fizel and Rodney Fort, 2004. 18. "The Value of Advertising in a Magazine Bundle," with D. Wilson, Advances in Applied Microeconomics, vol. 10: Advertising and Differentiated Products, eds. Michael R. Baye and Jon P. Nelson, 2001, JAI Press: Greenwich, Connecticut. 19. Book review of Peter Bauer's From Subsistence to Exchange and Other Essays, in Ideas on Liberty, June 2001. 20. "The Benefit of the Designated Hitter in Professional Baseball," in Sports Economics: Current Research, eds. John Fizel, Elizabeth Gustafson and Larry Hadley, 1999, Praeger Publishing: Westport, Connecticut. 21. "College Demand and the Campus Security Act of 1990," Atlantic Economic Journal, 26(3), p. 326, September 1998.
Consulting
2008-present Sterling Valuation Group, New York, New York Asset Valuation Services
Grants and Outside Funding
1. 2015 Belk College Summer Research Grant 2. 2014 Belk College of Business Dean’s Scholar Summer Research Grant 3. 2012 Belk College of Business Summer Research Grant 4. 2011 Belk College of Business Summer Research Grant 5. 2008 Co-investigator, Charlotte-Douglas International Airport Airfare study. 3. 2006-Present Principle Investigator, Coweeta Long Term Ecological Research, National Science Foundation cooperative agreements DEB-9632854 and DEB-0218001. 4. 2006 UTA College of Business Summer research grant 5. 1999-2000 Co-Investigator: CEE City of Houston, Houston East End Urban Telecommuting Center, City of Houston.
Research Presentations
1. “Fail Mary and the End of the 2012 NFL Referee Lockout,” with J. Gandar at Davidson College, Sep 2015.
2. “Measuring the Impact of Cultural and Sporting Events: Evidence from Charlotte, North Carolina,” with W. Bettison and E.F. Stephenson, at the European Sports Economics Association annual meeting, Aug 2015.
3. “Ending Long Term Unemployment Payments,” with P. Gaggl, at the University of South Carolina, May 2015.
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4. “Ending Long Term Unemployment Payments,” with P. Gaggl, at Appalachian State University, Apr 2015.
5. “A Rational Asymmetrical Reaction to News: Evidence from English Soccer Clubs,” with J. Berkowitz, at Clemson University, Apr 2015.
6. “Ending Long Term Unemployment Payments,” with P. Gaggl, at Clemson University, Apr 2015.
7. “Ending Long Term Unemployment Payments,” with P. Gaggl, at UNC Charlotte, Feb 2015.
8. “Ending Long Term Unemployment Payments,” with P. Gaggl, at West Virginia University, Oct 2014.
9. “Does the First Half Matter? Evidence from Wagering Markets,” with J. Berkowitz and J. Gandar, at the Southern Economic Association, Atlanta, GA, Nov 2014.
10. “Corruption in Transitioning Economies: Cause or Effect?” with A. Arapovic and M. Hadzikadic, at the Western Economic Association, Seattle, WA, Jul 2014.
11. “Fail Mary and the End of the 2012 NFL Referee Lockout,” with J. Gandar, at the Western Economic Association, Jul 2014.
12. “Fail Mary and the End of the 2012 NFL Referee Lockout, with J. Gandar, at Ohio State University, Oct 2013.
13. “Wage Disparity and the 2005 NHL Collective Bargaining Agreement: An Empirical Analysis,” with J. Lureman, at Ohio State University, Oct 2013.
14. “Tips on How to Get Published,” at the Western Economic Association, Seattle, WA, Jul 2013.
15. “Did Romer Influence NFL Coaching Decisions? Evidence through 2010,” with C. Kelly, at Clemson University, Mar 2013.
16. “The World’s Worst Substitute Teachers? Replacement Referees in the NFL,” with J. Gandar, at Clemson University, Mar 2013.
17. “Did Romer Influence NFL Coaching Decisions? Evidence through 2010,” with C. Kelly, at the Southern Economic Association, New Orleans, LA, Nov 2012.
18. “Wage Disparity, Collective Bargaining Agreements, and Team Performance: An Empirical Analysis of the NHL,” with J. Lureman, at European Association of Sport Economists, London, England, Sep 2012.
19. “Did Romer Influence NFL Coaching Decisions? Evidence through 2010,” with C. Kelly, at the Western Economic Association, San Francisco, CA, Jul 2012.
20. “Learning by Doing: Buschwackers in NASCAR,” at the Southern Economic Association, Washington, D.C., Nov 2011.
21. “Performance Under Pressure: An Extension to the National Hockey League,” with R. Sonora and D. Wilson, at the European Association of Sports Economists, Prague, Czech Republic, May 2011.
22. “What Happened to the Player Manager in Major League Baseball?” at the European Association of Sports Economists, Prague, Czech Republic, May 2011.
23. “Performance Under Pressure: An Extension to the National Hockey League,” with R. Sonora and D. Wilson, at Clemson University, Apr 2011.
24. “What Happened to the Player Manager in Major League Baseball?” at Department of Economics, Clemson University, Apr 2011.
25. “Sports Economics: Recent Contributions and Ongoing Research,” at Omicron Delta Epsilon Research Seminar Series, Department of Economics, UNC Charlotte, Mar 2011.
26. “Public Subsidies and Stadiums: White Elephants or Cash Cows?” at Wake Forest University, Oct 2010.
27. “What Happened to the Player Manager in Major League Baseball?” at the Southern Economic Association, Atlanta, GA, Nov 2010.
28. “Crime Patterns Surrounding Professional Sporting Events and Venues,” with S. Billings, at the Western Economic Association, Portland, OR, Jul 2010.
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29. “Outcome Uncertainty, Attendance, and Television Audience in NASCAR,” with J. Berkowitz and D. Wilson, at the Western Economic Association, Portland, OR, Jul 2010.
30. “Sited, Sighted, and Cited: JSTOR and Economics Research,” with M. Ward, at the American Economic Association, Atlanta, GA, Jan 2010.
31. “Sited, Sighted, and Cited: JSTOR and Economics Research,” with M. Ward, at Appalachian State University, Oct 2009.
32. “The Impact of an Online Journal Database on Academic Scholarship: JSTOR and Economics,” with M. Ward, at UNC Charlotte, Apr 2009.
33. “Spillovers from the Gridiron: Evidence from Women’s Collegiate Basketball,” with C. Williams, at Southern Economic Association, Washington, DC., Nov 2008
34. “The Long Run Impacts of the World Cup,” with D. Wilson, at Southern Economic Association, Washington DC., Nov 2008.
35. “Watershed Development Restrictions and Land Prices: Empirical Evidence from Buncombe County North Carolina,” with J. Chamblee and C. Dehring, at Southern Economic Association, Washington, DC, Nov 2008.
36. “The Introduction of the Reserve Clause in Major League Baseball: Evidence of its Impact on Select Player Salaries during the 1880s,” with J. Ashcraft, at Wake Forest University, Sept 2008.
37. “The Introduction of the Reserve Clause in Major League Baseball: Evidence of its Impact on Select Player Salaries during the 1880s,” with J. Ashcraft, at Clemson University, Apr 2008.
38. “The Introduction of the Reserve Clause in Major League Baseball: Evidence of its Impact on Select Player Salaries during the 1880s,” with J. Ashcraft, at University of Georgia, Mar 2008.
39. “The Introduction of the Reserve Clause in Major League Baseball: Evidence of its Impact on Select Player Salaries during the 1880s,” with J. Ashcraft, at Western Kentucky University, Feb 2008.
40. “The Long Run Impacts of the World Cup,” with D. Wilson, at Academy of Economics and Finance, Nashville, TN, February 2008.
41. “The Value of the Pole: Evidence from NASCAR,” at International Atlantic Economic Association meetings, Savannah, Georgia, March 2007.
42. “Peer Effects in Team Sports: Empirical Evidence from NCAA Relay Teams,” with L. Haglund, at International Atlantic Economic Association meetings, Savannah, Georgia., March 2007.
43. “The Introduction of the Reserve Clause in Major League Baseball: Evidence of its Impact on Select Player Salaries during the 1880s,” with J. Ashcraft, at West Virginia University, March 2007.
44. “Megaevents: Is the Texas-Baylor Game to Waco what the Super Bowl is to Houston?” with D. Coates, at Southern Economic Association, Charleston, South Carolina, November 2006.
45. “The Impact of Stadium Announcements on Residential Property Values: Evidence from a Natural Experiment in Dallas- Fort Worth,” with C. Dehring and M. Ward, at Southern Economic Association, Charleston, South Carolina, November 2006.
46. “The Impact of Stadium Announcements on Residential Property Values: Evidence from a Natural Experiment in Dallas- Fort Worth” with C. Dehring and M. Ward at Western Economic Association, San Diego, California, July 2006.
47. “New Stadiums and Team Finances: Evidence from the National Football League,” at 2006 Economics Department Annual Awards Banquet at Southern Methodist University, April 2006.
48. “The Introduction of the Reserve Clause in Major League Baseball: Evidence of its Impact on Select Player Salaries during the 1880s,” with J. Ashcraft, at Academy of Economics and Finance, Houston, Texas, February 2006.
Dr. Craig A. Depken, II 10/16/2015 Page 7 49. “The Introduction of the Reserve Clause in Major League Baseball: Evidence of its Impact on Select Player Salaries during the 1880s,” with J. Ashcraft, at Berry College, March 2006.
50. “The Introduction of the Reserve Clause in Major League Baseball: Evidence of its Impact on Select Player Salaries during the 1880s,” with J. Ashcraft, at Kennesaw State University, February 2006.
51. “Another Look at Anti-Scalping Laws: Theory and Evidence,” at Southern Economic Association, Washington, DC, November 2005.
52. “The Introduction of the Reserve Clause in Major League Baseball: Evidence of its Impact on Select Player Salaries during the 1880s,” with J. Ashcraft, at Southern Economic Association, Washington, DC, November 2005.
53. “The Dynamics of Multiproduct Pricing in Major League Baseball: A Principal Components Analysis” with D. Grant, at the 2005 Academy of Economics and Finance, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
54. “The Dynamics of Multiproduct Pricing in Major League Baseball: A Principal Components Analysis” with D. Grant, at the 2004 Southern Economic Association, New Orleans, Louisiana.
55. “What is the Cost of Probation? Evidence from Collegiate Football,” with D. Wilson, at the 2004 Southern Economic Association, New Orleans, Louisiana.
56. “The Dynamics of Multiproduct Pricing in Major League Baseball: A Principal Components Analysis” with D. Grant, at the 2004 Western Economic Association, Vancouver, British Columbia.
57. “The Economic Consequences of the Digital Divide: The Impact of Internet Usage on National Income,” with T. Bezmen, at the 2004 Academy of Economics and Finance, Biloxi, Mississippi.
58. “The Economic Consequences of the Digital Divide: The Impact of Internet Usage on National Income,” with T. Bezmen, at the 2003 Southern Economic Association, San Antonio, Texas.
59. “Changes in the Law vs. Changes in the Penalties: An Application to Blood Alcohol Content Laws,” at the University of North Carolina – Charlotte, Department of Economics, September 2003.
60. “The Demand for Censorship,” at the 2003 Western Economic Association, Denver, CO.
61. “Stadium Economics: A Property Rights Approach,” at the 14th Anderson Sport Performance Lecture for the Department of Kinesiology, University of Texas at Arlington, Apr 2003.
62. “Stadium Economics: A Property Rights Approach,” invited presentation at the UTA Library’s Focus on the Faculty Lecture Series, Apr, 2003.
63. “The Demand for Censorship,” at the 2003 Academy of Economics and Finance, Savannah, GA.
64. “Changes in the Law vs. Changes in the Penalties: An Application to Blood Alcohol Content Laws,” at the 2002 Southern Economic Association, New Orleans, LA.
65. “The Impacts of Cartel Enforcement in NCAA Division IA Football,” with D. Wilson, at the 2002 Western Economics Association, Seattle, WA.
66. "The Demand for Censorship," at Middle Tennessee State University, Mar 2002.
67. "The Value of Advertising in a Magazine Bundle," with D. Wilson, at the Southern Economic Association, Tampa, FL, Nov 2001.
68. "Firm Size and the Nature of Competition: Evidence from Advertising," with A. Snow, invited Industrial Organization Society session, at the Western Economic Association, San Francisco, CA, Jul 2001.
69. "Firm Size and the Nature of Competition: Evidence from Advertising," with A, Snow, at the University of Texas at Arlington, Jul. 2001.
70. "Time Series Analysis of Market Structure: Evidence from OPEC," with W. Crowder at the 2000 International Atlantic Economic Association, Charleston, SC.
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71. "Trade Liberalization, NAFTA and Price Convergence: Is the U.S.-Mexico Border Shrinking?" with R. Sonora, at the 2000 Western Economic Association, Vancouver, British Columbia.
72. "Trade Liberalization, NAFTA and Price Convergence: Is the U.S.-Mexico Border Shrinking?" with R. Sonora, at the 2000 Applied Business Research Conference, Puerto Vallerta, Mexico.
73. "Bandwagoners and Die-Hards: Fan Loyalty and Franchise Relocation in the National Football League," at the 1999 Western Economic Association, San Diego, California.
74. "Strategic Advertising in Segmented Markets," with A. Snow at the 1999 North American Economics and Finance Society, New York, New York.
75. "Strategic Advertising in Segmented Markets," with A. Snow at the 1998 Southern Economic Association, Baltimore, Maryland.
76. "Time Series Analysis of Market Structure: Evidence from OPEC," with W. Crowder at the 1998 Western Economic Association, Lake Tahoe, California.
77. "Generic Advertising of Intermediate Goods: A Theoretical and Empirical Investigation," with D. Kamerschen and A. Snow at the 1998 North American Economics and Finance Association, Chicago, Illinois.
78. "School Characteristics and the Demand for College," with T. Bezmen at the 1997 Southern Economic Association, Atlanta, Georgia.
79. "NAFTA as a Means of Raising Rivals' Costs," with J. Ford at the 1997 Southern Economic Association, Atlanta, Georgia.
80. "Generic Advertising of Intermediate Goods: A Theoretical and Empirical Investigation," with D. Kamerschen and A. Snow at Texas Christian University, Department of Economics, Fall 1996 Seminar Series, Fort Worth, Texas.
Courses Taught
UNC Charlotte
Graduate Undergraduate Econometrics I International Business Managerial and Decision Economics Economics of Sports Economics of Sports Ethics and Global Capitalism Advanced Microeconometrics
University of Texas – Arlington
Graduate Undergraduate Econometrics I Econometrics Industrial Organization Industrial Organization International Trade Theory International Trade Theory International Business Principles of Microeconomics Economics of Sports Economics of Sports Research Methods
International Teaching
2015 Panel Data Econometrics University of Zagreb Zagreb, Croatia 2013 Panel Data Econometrics University of Zagreb Zagreb, Croatia 2009 Managerial and Decision Economics UNC Charlotte Hong Kong 2003 International Trade Theory UT Arlington Taipei, Taiwan 1998 Managerial and Decision Economics International Institute for Higher Rabat, Morocco Education in Morocco (IIHEM)
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2013-2015 North American Association of Sports Economists Vice President 2011 American Real Estate Society Paper of the year in “Innovation in Thinking” category 2009-2010 North American Association of Sports Economists Vice President 2005 UTA College of Business Distinguished Research Publication 2003 UTA College of Business Distinguished Research Publication: Honorable Mention 2002 UTA College of Business Award for Excellence in Teaching Innovation.
Professional Associations
American Economic Association Western Economic Association Southern Economic Association North American Association of Sports Economists American Real Estate and Urban Economics Association
Referee and Review Service
Editorial Services
2011-Present Co-editor Contemporary Economic Policy
Editorial Boards
The Journal of Sports Economics The Open Management Journal (Discontinued) American Journal of Economics and Business Administration
Journals American Economic Review, Annals of Operations Research, Applied Economics, B.E. Journal of Economic Analysis and Policy, Bulletin of Economic Research, Contemporary Economic Policy, Eastern Economic Journal, Economic Inquiry, Economics of Education Review, Economics Letters, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute Journal, Empirical Economics, Finance Research Letters, The Independent Review, Information Economics and Policy, International Economic Journal, International Journal of Business and Systems Research, International Journal of Economics and Business, International Journal of Sport Finance, International Review of Economics and Finance, Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology, Journal of Benefit-Cost Analysis, Journal of Criminal Justice and Popular Culture, Journal of Economic Studies, Journal of Economics, Journal of Economic Education, Journal of Economics and Finance, Journal of Economics and Finance Education, Journal of Economics & Management Strategy, Journal of Economic Studies, Journal of Income Distribution, Journal of Media Economics, Journal of Political Economy, Journal of Real Estate Economics and Finance, Journal of Sports Economics, Journal of Sports Management, Labour Economics, Managerial and Decision Economics, Open Management Journal, Public Budgeting and Finance, Quantitative Finance, Quarterly Review of Economics and Finance, The Rand Journal of Economics, Real Estate Economics, Review of Economics and Statistics, The Review of Industrial Organization, Review of Urban and Regional Development Studies, Southern Business and Economics Journal, Southern Economic Journal, Urban Studies.
Textbooks Managerial Economics and Strategy, Jeffrey M. Perloff and James A. Brander, Pearson Publishing Econometrics by Example, Damodar Gujarati, Cambridge University Press Econometrics, 3rd edition, R. Carter Hill, Addison-Wesley Publishers Microeconomics, 7th edition, Stephen L. Slavin: McGraw-Hill Publishers. Modern Industrial Organization, 3rd edition, Dennis Carlton and Jeffrey Perloff: Addison-Wesley Publishers. International Economics, 2nd edition, James Gerber: Addison-Wesley Longman Publishers. Sports Economics Michael Leeds and Peter von Allmen: Addison-Wesley Longman Publishers. Econometric Analysis, 3rd edition, William Greene: Prentice Hall Publishers.
External Review Letters
2015 West Virginia University 2014 Outside reviewer for the Croatian Science Foundation (two proposals)
Dr. Craig A. Depken, II 10/16/2015 Page 10 2010 Penn State – Lehigh Valley 2007 Outside reviewer for Sam Houston State University’s faculty research enhancement grant
Other Professional Activities:
Jul 2014 Western Economic Association Session Chair, Discussant May 2014 ESTIMATE Workshop, Michigan State University Oct 2013 UNCC-Atlanta Fed Housing Conference Session Chair Jul 2013 Western Economic Association Session Chair Nov 2012 Southern Economic Association Session Chair, Discussant, Moderator Jul 2012 Western Economic Association Session Chair, Discussant Nov 2011 Southern Economic Association Session, Chair, Discussant, Session Organizer May 2011 European Association of Sports Economists Panel discussant Nov 2010 Southern Economic Association Session Chair, Discussant, Session Organizer Jul 2010 Western Economic Association Discussant Nov 2008 Southern Economic Association Session Chair, Discussant Feb 2008 Academy of Economics and Finance Session Chair, Discussant Oct 2007 International Atlantic Economics Association Discussant Nov 2006 Southern Economic Association Discussant July 2006 Western Economic Association Discussant Feb 2006 Academy of Economics and Finance Session Chair, Discussant Nov 2005 Southern Economic Association Discussant Feb 2005 Academy of Economics and Finance Discussant Nov 2004 Southern Economic Association Discussant Jul 2004 Western Economic Association Discussant Jul 2003 Western Economic Association Discussant Feb 2003 Academy of Economics and Finance Discussant Nov 2002 Southern Economic Association Discussant Jul 2002 Western Economic Association Discussant Jul 2001 Liberty Fund colloquium Invited Participant Jul 2001 Western Economic Association Session Chair, Discussant Nov 2000 Southern Economic Association Session Chair, Discussant Oct 2000 International Atlantic Economic Association Session Chair, Discussant Jul 2000 Western Economic Association Discussant Nov 1999 Southern Economic Association Discussant Jul 1999 Western Economic Association Session Chair, Discussant Nov 1998 Southern Economic Association Session Chair Jun 1998 Western Economic Association Discussant Nov 1997 Southern Economic Association Session Chair, Discussant
Service Committees and Responsibilities
UNC – Charlotte
2015-Present Faculty Employment Status Committee (University) 2014-Present Masters of Science in Economics Program Director (Department) 2014-Present Graduate Affairs Committee (Department) 2013 Chair, Faculty Search Committee (Department) 2012-Present Academic Integrity Board (University) 2012-2013 Bylaws Committee (College) 2012-Present 3/2 Program Committee (College) 2012-Present Business Analytics Curriculum Committee (College) 2011-2014 Belk College Graduate Council (College), Chair (2012-13) 2011-2014 College Review Committee (College) 2011 Faculty Summer Research Grant Review Committee (College) 2011 Department Chair Screening Committee (Department) 2010 Chair, Faculty Search Committee (Department) 2010-Present Faculty Grievance Committee (University) 2009-2010 Graduate Curriculum and Assurance of Learning Committee (College)
Dr. Craig A. Depken, II 10/16/2015 Page 11 2009 Strategic Planning Task Force (College) 2008-2014 Faculty Research Grant Committee (University) 2008-Present Ph.D. in Business Advisory Committee (College) 2008-2010 Chair, Graduate Advisory Committee (Department) Graduate Studies Committee (Department) 2008-2009 Graduate Advisory and Research Committee (College)
University of Texas – Arlington
2006-2007 Faculty Recruiting Committee (Department) 2005-2006 Faculty Recruiting Committee (Department) 2004-2005 Faculty Recruiting Committee (Department) 2002-2003 Faculty Recruiting Committee (Department) 2002 At Large Committee on the Economic Impact of UT Arlington (University) 2002-2007 Graduate Studies Committee (College) 2002-2005 Graduate Coordinator MA Economics Program (Department) 2001-2002 Faculty Senate (University) 2001-2007 Graduate Faculty (College) 2000-2001 Faculty Recruiting Committee (Department) 2000-2007 University Library Committee (University) 1999-2007 Library Re2007ative (Department) 1999-2007 Information and Instructional Resource Committee (College) 1997-2001 Graduate Faculty, Associate Member (College) 1997-1998 Faculty Recruiting Committee (Department) 1996-2007 Graduate Studies Committee (Department) 1996-1997 Faculty Recruiting Committee (Department) 1996-1997 Research Software Procurement Committee (College)
Dissertation and Thesis Committees
University of North Carolina – Charlotte
Undergraduate Theses Chaired Economics: Benjamin Bartosh (2008)
Master’s Theses Economics: William Satterwhite (2015, Chair), Luke Fore (2015, Chair), David Dietz (2015, Chair), Christopher Pouler (2015, Chair), Keegan Skeate (2015, Chair), Peng Zhao (2015, Chair), Mona Kashiha (2013, Chair), Henry Baez (2013, Chair), Michael Dickson (2011, Chair)
Dissertation Committees Economics: Jie Yang (2015, University of Alberta) Finance: Robert Dickson (2015), Patrick Schorno (2013), Jason P. Berkowitz (2012), Thomas Hiebert (2009) Geography: Mona Kashiha (2013)
University of Texas – Arlington
Undergraduate Theses Chaired Economics: Paul Dorasil (2007), Department of Economics, University of Texas – Arlington undergraduate paper of the year, and winner of the 2007 Arthur A. Smith Outstanding Student Award of the Dallas Association of Business Economists.
Masters Theses Chaired Economics: Lisa Haglund (2007), Jennifer Ashcraft (2005)
Dissertation Committees Accounting: Frank Wang (2008)
Economics: S. Young Chung (1997), Morad Sebti (1997)
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Finance: Xiao Ngyuen (2007), Melissa Lind (2006), Barbara Wood (2005), Thomas Thompson (2003), Hasan Bakari (2003), Nusanee Meekaewkunchorn (2002), Hassam Kang (2002), Yinko Lin (2002), Carey Lin (2001), Doug Jordan (2001), Ting Heng Chu (2000), Jeff Hart (1999), Sherri Faircloth (1997).
Marketing: Lee Simmons (1998)
Media Contributions and Citations
Newspaper & Magazine Citations . “How Moneyball Could Deflate College Football,” OZY, by Libby Coleman, Sept. 3, 2015. . “Money for nothing: How taxpayers foot the bill for pro sports stadiums,” Aljazeera America, August 10, 2015. . “Playing the numbers game for MLS in Charlotte, Charlotte Business Journal, August 7, 2015. . “NASCAR Puts Comcast in the Driver’s Seat,” Fox Business, by Robert Gray, April 24, 2015. . “As Oregon and Ohio State Go for Glory,” Dallas Morning News, by Gary Jacobsen, January 9, 2015. . “Jerry Jones’ lawsuit to play out in a league already under fire in the Ray Rice case,” Dallas Business Journal, by Candace Carlisle, Sep 10, 2014. . “Does the World Cup Stunt Economic Growth?” The Motley Fool, July 5, 2014 . “World Cup Fandom Hurts GDP Growth,” WFAE Charlotte, by Ben Bradford, July 13, 2014. . “For USC Athletics, NCAA Sanctions are ending, but Effects Remain,” Los Angeles Times, by Gary Klein, June 7, 2014. . “Clowney’s Impact on USC goes beyond draft pick,” WSOC Charlotte, May 7, 2014. . “Inside Final Four Finances,” Dallas Morning News, by Gary Jacobson, April 4, 2014. . “Divorce Case Exposes Struggles of a NASCAR Race Series,” The State, by Rick Rothacker, October 6, 2013. . “Cowboys-AT&T Stadium Deal Pioneers New Revenue Source for Big-time Sports,” Dallas Morning News, by Gary Jacobson, July 25, 2013. . “Dolphins lobbyist says Super Bowl L is a `$500 million economic impact’ to Florida,” PolitiFact Florida, by Ron Book, March 6, 2013. . “Penn State’s Financial Pinch Hits all Sports Teams,” Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, by Mark Dent, February 9, 2013. . “F1 economic tally could take months to add up,” Statesman (Austin, TX), by Laylan Copeln and Shonda Novak, Nov. 19, 2012. . “Sources say Mets reap $240m on 12 minority shares,” Newsday, by Steven Marcus, March 20, 2012. . “Experts: Mets Will Find Others to Invest,” by James Madore, New York Newsday, September 1, 2011. . “Another Pistons Bidder Awaits,” by Gregg Krupa and Vincent Goodwill, The Detroit News, March 5, 2011. . “CIAA Crowds, Dollars are Flowing In,” by Kerry Hall Singe, Charlotee Observer, February 28, 2011. . “NASCAR should be state sport, students say,” by Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, February 25, 2011. . “WIX Shifts Strategy with NASCAR,” by Ragan Robinson, Gaston (NC) Gazette, January 25, 2011. . “MLB/$3 Bleacher Seats and $2 Beers Consigned to Dustbin of History,” by Naofumi Murkaami, Asahi Shimbun, January 28, 2011. . “Hot ticket: Seats at Sunday’s Patriots-Jets game going for up to $1,450,” by Paul Grimaldi, Providence Journal, January 15, 2011. . “Filling up is Hard to Do: Several Factors Combine to Send Gas Prices Soaring,” by John Guthrie, The Star (NC), December 13, 2010. . “Sun Bowl: Scalper’s Dream, Buyers Beware,” by Alejandro Martinez-Cabrera, El Paso Inc, December 13, 2010. . “Bowl Tickets Go Fast for South Carolina-Florida State Game,” Myrtle Beach Sun News, December 11, 2010. . “Breaking: The Mariners Make a Lot of Money for Their Owners,” by Caleb Hannen, Seattle Weekly, August 24, 2010. . “Rays’ title chase in 2008 added fans, cut into profits,” by Stephen Nohlgren, St. Petersburg Times, August 24, 2010. . “Change of seasons could widen gap for NASCAR Hall,” by Steve Harrison and Kerry Singe, Charlotte Observer, August 16, 2010. . “The Red Sox Nurture a 'Sellout' Streak,” by Christopher Condon, Bloomberg Businessweek, July 29, 2010. . “NASCAR Hall Crowds Don’t Meet Estimates,” by Kerry Singe, Charlotte Observer, June 11, 2010. . “World Cup Brings Business Opportunities and Excitement for Soccer’s Growing U.S. Fan Base,” by David Noell, Medill Reports: Chicago, June 8, 2010. . “2014 Super Bowl in New Jersey: NFL, Give Denver, Broncos a Bowl,” by Rich Kurtzman, Bleacher Report, June 7, 2010. . “NY Area Super Bowl May Bring Hundreds of Millions – Or Not,” by Henry Goldman and Catarina Saraiva, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, May 27, 2010. . “Big Ten Moves Could Leave Big 12, Other Conferences Scrambling,” by Chuck Carlton, Dallas Morning News, May 15, 2010 . “Sponsorships Lagging for NASCAR Hall of Fame,” by Kerry Singe and Steve Harrison, The Charlotte Observer, May 7, 2010. . “A Costly Wonder: Dome Debt Likely to Haunt Harris County,” by Chris Moran, Houston Chronicle, April 12, 2010. . “Super Bowl’s economic impact may be super inflated,” by Jonathan Berr, Daily Finance, February 6, 2010. . “Super Bowl – Des retombees economiques surevaluees?” by Guy Madore, Rue Frontenac, February 5, 2010.
Dr. Craig A. Depken, II 10/16/2015 Page 13 . “Super Bowl economic impact of $400 million? That’s super-inflated, scholars argue,” by Jeff Ostrowski, Palm Beach Post, February 4, 2010. . “The road to recovery?” by Brian Carlton, South Charlotte Weekly, January 29, 2010. . “Economists Doubt NFL claim about Super Bowl’s worth,” by Douglas Hanks, Ventura County Star, January 23, 2010. . “Will Super Bowl be economic windfall, or hot air?” by Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, January 16, 2010. . “Dallas Cowboys poised to cash in on postseason play at new stadium,” by Jeff Mosier, The Dallas Morning News, January 8, 2010. . “Charlotte delays world cup decision,” by Brian Carlton, South Charlotte Weekly, December 4, 2009. . “A Cup to costly?” by Brian Carlton, South Charlotte Weekly, November 13, 2009. . “Jets to open season tix to public, cut some prices,” by Dennis Waszak Jr., Associated Press, October 28, 2009. . “'Official' Dallas Cowboys products are adding up,” by Karen Robinson-Jacobs, The Dallas Morning News, October 16, 2009. . “He can throw; can he pitch?” by Jen Aronoff , Charlotte Observer, September 16, 2009. . “Fort Worth-based Radio Shack to sponsor Armstrong’s cycling team,” by John Austin, Fort Worth Star Telegram, July 23, 2009. . “Analysis: Cowboys Stadium could generate extra $90 million,” by Gary Jacobson, Dallas Morning News, June 4, 2009. . “A good time for some madness,” by Mark Washburn, Charlotte Observer, March 19, 2009. . “So far, development isn't cropping up near Cowboys' new stadium,” by Jeff Mosier, Dallas Morning News, March 2, 2009. . “Cardinals May Stay in NFL Elite with $40 Million Salary Cushion” by Curtis Eichelberger, Bloomberg, Feb. 3, 2009. . “Panthers bring home win for city – ka-ching!” by Jefferson George, Charlotte Observer, Dec. 30, 2008. . “In the pits Economy catches up with NASCAR as sponsors cut back,” by Steve Ivey, Triad Business Journal, November 21, 2008. . “Mega-sports may not mean mega-bucks,” by Adrea Ahles, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, November 9, 2008. . “Times are lean on NASCAR track,” by Jenna Fryer, Associated Press, October 25, 2008. . “Cheap-seats fans getting a break as economy sour,” by Nancy Armour, Associated Press, October 25, 2008 . “A good name might not be worth what it used to be,” by Nancy Armour and Ronald Blum, Associated Press, Wednesday, October 22, 2008. . “Personal seat licenses should mean big bucks for Cowboys owner Jerry Jones,” by Andrea Ahles, Fort Worth Star- Telegram, September 28, 2008. . “The Biggest Game in Town,” by Daniel McGinn, Boston Globe Magazine, September 21, 2008. . “Pro sports figures more invested in this presidential campaign,” by Paula Lavigne, ESPN.com, September 4, 2008. . “Texas Rangers' home attendance on pace to hit 20-year low,” by Gary Jacobson, Dallas Morning News, July 28, 2008. . “Reinventing the `Fuzzbuster’,” by Daniel McGinn, Newsweek, June 30, 2008. . “Norcross firm just the ticket for pricey events,” by Bill Torpy, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, April 24, 2008. . “Could a Democratic President Block a Microsoft-Yahoo Deal?” by Betsy Schiffman, Wired.com, March 05, 2008. . “The Ticket issue: Anatomy of a ticket,” by Maggie Samways, Time Out New York . Issue 630, Oct 25–31, 2007. . “Proponents in Missouri claim ticket scalping lowers prices,” by David A. Lieb, Associated Press, August 27, 2007. . “That’s the ticket,” editorial, Wall Street Journal, August 7, 2007. . “StubHub sets ticket prices free,” by Tim Arango, Fortune Magazine, May 31, 2007. . “Mayor proposes sports commission for region,” by Sally Claunch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, May 2, 2007. . “Teamwork is the only way: Arlington will never land the Super Bowl without Dallas’ Help,” by Kevin Sherrington, The Dallas Morning News, February 13, 2007. . “Super Bowl Economic Boost a Myth, Some Say,” by Jeff Ostrowski, The Palm Beach Post, January 29, 2007. . “Super Bowl to bring in big bucks -- or will it?” by Gregg Fields, The Miami Herald, January 22, 2007. . “Economists wary on stadiums’ value to cities,” by Ann Perry, North County Times (Escondido, CA), January 12, 2007. . “Florida, Underdog to Ohio State, Seeks Unprecedented Dual Title,” by Mason Levinson, Bloomberg.com, January 8, 2007. . “Sailing to Success; Valencia is sure it can dodge the financial storms that often slam host cities, and it might be right,” by Eric Pape, Newsweek International, July 3, 2006. . “Football is costly to cities,” Quick DFW, June 26, 2006. . “Study: Pro games depress tax revenue,” by Jeff Mosier, The Dallas Morning News, June 25, 2006. . Rush Limbaugh radio show (first hour), April 19, 2006. . “Your Name Here,” by Phil Kloer, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, March 1, 2006. . “Rocket boost? Rangers could gain $18 million,” by Gary Jacobson, The Dallas Morning News, February 7, 2006. . “Payoff is huge, if done right” by Andrew Dietderich, Crain’s Detroit Business, January 30, 2006. . “Will Detroit Be the Loser?” by Mark Yost, The Wall Street Journal, January 28, 2006. . “Storms' economic cost closely mirrors the loss of life” by O.K. Carter, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, September 11, 2005. . “Fans find Personal Seat Licenses offer few perks,” by Paul T. Rosynsky , Inside Bay Area (Oakland, CA), August 8, 2005 . “Good Ballpark Figures,” by David Wethe, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, July 12, 2005. . “Why Wright is so wrong, or the case for 'Free Love’,” by Craig Hines, The Houston Chronicle, June 11, 2005.
Dr. Craig A. Depken, II 10/16/2015 Page 14 . “SWA: Wright repeal an economic boon,” by Eric Torbenson, The Dallas Morning News, June 8, 2005. . “In this dispute, no Wright answer,” by Angela Shah, The Dallas Morning News, May 27, 2005. . “City Gains by Ceding Control,” by David Wethe, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, February 6, 2005. . “Stadium Lease Deal is Finished,” by David Wethe and Sally Claunch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, February 1, 2005. . “Game Time: will Super Bowl XXXIX give Jacksonville the boost it wants in its climb to become a “first-tier” city?” by Rob Johnson, Florida Trend, December 1, 2004. . “Cowboys take on conservatives over stadium,” by Thomas Korosec, The Houston Chronicle, October 18, 2004. . “Double Reverse Who really benefits from a new Cowboys Stadium? You guessed it,” by Dan McGraw, The Ft. Worth Weekly, September 15, 2004. . “Arlington voters to decide whether Cowboys stadium worth expense,” by Bobby Ross, Jr., Associated Press, August 24, 2004. . “Stadium tax hike benefits debated,” by Sally Claunch, The Fort Worth Star-Telegram, August 23, 2004. . “Scholars score points in sports arena studies,” by O.K. Carter, The Fort Worth Star-Telegram, August 15, 2004. . “Study on Arlington Cowboys stadium debated: Most Arlington officials like forecast, plan vote, but analysts doubtful,” by Jim Getz, Jeff Mosier and Pamela Yip, The Dallas Morning News, August 13, 2004 . “ATHENS 2004: The Curse of Victory,” by Toula Vlahou, Newsweek International, August 9, 2004. . “Seeing a stadium as salvation: Cowboys expected to bring riches that Rangers promised,” by Angela Shah and Steve Brown, The Dallas Morning News, August 6, 2004. . “Get Rich; prudent choices pave road to prosperity,” Patriot-News, July 16, 2004. . “8 steps to a rich life in America; personal finance,” The Seattle Times, July 4, 2004. . “Authors offer eight guidelines on how you can afford a satisfying life,” by Pamela Yip, The Dallas Morning News, June 22, 2004. . “Jackpot barely chump change for super-rich,” by John Austin, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, June 19, 2004. . “UTA Economist sees little benefit for fans, Arlington,” by John Austin, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, May 8, 2004. . “Future could bring larger focus on fun to SeaWolves’ stadium,” by Peter Panepento and John Dudley, Erie Times-News (Erie, PA), April 12, 2004. . “Bowl Money Is No Windfall for Miami University of Ohio Football Team,” by Jaclyn Giovis, Midtown Journal (Hamilton, OH), December 10, 2003. . “Day laborers have plethora of jobs available,” by Patrick Mcgee, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, August 21, 2003. . “Economic impact of minor league team a source of debate,” by Jaclyn Giovis, Journal-News (Hamilton, OH), June 6, 2003. . “For the Dallas Mavericks, a Profit from Playoff Run Will Come Later,” by Sean Wood, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, May 23, 2003. . “Only certainly from war fallout is economic uncertainty,” by Gail Bennison, Fort Worth Business Press, April 3, 2003. . “Dreaming and the big game,” by Robbie Goodrich, The Daily Sentinel (Nacogdoches, TX), January 26, 2003 . "Experts Say City Can Live Without Cats," by Jacom Messer, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, June 27, 2001. . "Vanity Medicine Lags as Economy Sags," by Trebor Banstetter, Forth Worth Star-Telegram, February 11, 2001. . "Businesses, charities feel fuel price pinch," by Renee C. Lee, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, March 1, 2000. . "School Characteristics and the Demand for College," with Trisha Bezmen, reviewed in Enrollment Management Review, Summer 1999. . "Task force probing merger in Dallas, three other cities," by Ronni Sayewitz, Dallas Business Journal, February 2, 1998. . “Land of the Free, Home of the Braves,” The Economist, October 26, 1996, p.94.
Television interviews
October 15, 2015 TWC News - FBI Investigating Fantasy Sports Sites August 10, 2015 Aljazeera America - Economics of stadium financing April 2, 2014 TWC News - Secondary market for tickets, new Knights stadium March 18, 2014 TWC News - Economic impact of the Wachovia Championship March 27, 2011 WCCB (Charlotte) - NASCAR sponsorships February 4, 2011 WFAA (Dallas) - Impact of Super Bowl June 29, 2010 WFAA (Dallas) - Subsidies for hosting mega-events September 23, 2009 News 14 Carolina - NASCAR sponsorships December 19, 2008 WSOC (Charlotte) - Hosting mega-events and local sales tax revenues February 13, 2007 KDAF (Dallas) - Potential impacts of a Super Bowl in Arlington. June 19, 2006 WFAA (Dallas) - Hosting mega-events and local sales tax revenues April 19, 2006 KDFW (Dallas) - State budget surplus November 16, 2005 KXAS (Ft. Worth) - Local sales tax revenues October 14, 2004 UTA Today (Comcast) - Economic impacts of sports stadiums September 29, 2004 KXAS (Ft. Worth) - Local economic impacts of sports stadiums August 18, 2004 KTVT (Dallas) - Local economic impacts of sports stadiums
Dr. Craig A. Depken, II 10/16/2015 Page 15 April 17, 2003 KTVT (Dallas) - Local economic impacts of sports stadiums April 3, 2003 UTA Today - Local economic impacts of sports stadiums October 7, 2002 KTVT (Dallas) - Economic impacts of war in Iraq August 17, 2002 KTVT (Dallas) - Economic impacts of a potential Major League Baseball strike October 26, 2001 KXAS (Ft. Worth) - Local economic impacts of the Joint Strike Fighter contract September 2001 KNCL (St. Louis, MO) - Economic impacts of sports stadiums September 24, 2001 KXAS (F t. Worth) - U.S. economic performance February 9, 1998 KXAS (Ft. Worth) - Local economic impacts of the U.S. trade embargo on Cuba
Radio Interviews
April 7, 2015 KBSX (Boise) - Economics of college football October 17, 2012 WBBM (Chicago) - Lance Armstrong losing sponsors February 17, 2012 WBBM (Chicago) - Jeremy Lin and the Knicks April 6, 2011 American Public Radio - Impact of NFL Lockout on Advertisers March 4, 2011 WBBM (Chicago) - Potential NFL Lockout April 12, 2010 MRP (MN Public Radio) - Minnesota Twins new stadium September 25, 2009 WFAE (NPR Charlotte) - Non-profit organizations October 19, 2008 WLW (Cincinnati) - NASCAR sponsorships June 21, 2006 KRLD (Dallas) - Hosting mega-events and sales tax revenues January 13, 2004 KUT (Austin) - The local economic impact of 2004 Superbowl
Public Service Presentations and Other Activities
1. Cabarrus County Economic Development Commission Economic impacts of NASCAR September 2011 2. North Carolina Council on Economic Education Econ Challenge Judge April 2011 3. Delta Sigma Theta I.O.U.S.A. Documentary Discussion Fiscal Policy in the United States April 2009 4. Texas AP Economics Teachers Continuing Education conference Economic impacts of sporting events June 2007 5. 1st Jefferson U.U. Church Economic impacts of sports stadiums October 2004 6. Concerned Taxpayers of Arlington Economic impacts of sports stadiums September 2004
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