Event Title

Sports Franchise Valuations

Presenter Information

Anthony Brown, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Location

CSU 255

Start Date

27-4-2009 8:00 AM

End Date

27-4-2009 10:00 AM

Student's Major

Economics

Student's College

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Mentor's Name

Phillip Miller

Mentor's Department

Economics

Mentor's College

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Description

Looking at the sale of professional sports franchises, there is a plethora of factors that influence selling price. However, the selling price for sports franchises is typically different than the estimated value of the franchise according to the Forbes Magazine. An examination of the difference in the two figures will give an in depth look on what factors make a sports franchise more or less valuable. With critical analysis of these discrepancies, the question regarding the actual value of sports franchises will become clearer. In order to examine the discrepancies of market price and estimated value of sports franchises by Forbes Magazine, a detailed breakdown of the valuations offered by the Forbes Magazine of sports franchises is essential. The most effective way to inspect these valuations presented by Forbes is to research multiple resources on exactly what factors go into the estimated values brought forth by Forbes. Along with a thorough examination of the estimated values of sports franchises in the over a period of time, the actual selling prices of the selected franchises will, offer a basis for compassion that will be crucial in explaining these differences.