S4 E3: The reality of sports economics with Jadrian Wooten

Podcast: Curious Conversations · Virginia Tech

Opublikowano: 2026-09-28

Jadrian Wooten joined Virginia Tech’s “Curious Conversations” to talk about the realities of economics and professional sports. Wooten shared his insights about the economic philosophies of many team owners, ticket prices, and new arenas, as well as the impact teams have on their communities. 0:00 — Professional Sports and Local Economies1:14 — Why Sports Make Economic Sense3:23 — Why Team Values Keep Rising7:41 — The Economics of New Stadiums13:41 — Do Sports Teams Help Local Communities?18:00 — Why Ticket Prices Keep Climbing21:18 — Economics Happy Hour and the Newsletter23:43 — The Stadium Quest: Favorites and TraditionsWooten is a collegiate associate professor with the Virginia Tech Department of Economics. His researc...