Published papers
Working papers in Industrial Organization
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UNLV-Econ-WPS-2026-014
Las Vegas Casino Revenue in an Expanding Gambling Market
This study examines whether expanding gambling substitutes disrupt the Las Vegas gambling industry using quarterly data from 2014 through 2025. Las Vegas casino revenue is used as the benchmark to gauge the health of Las Vegas, adjusted to Quarter 1 2014…
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UNLV-Econ-WPS-2025-003
Does a Star Player’s Jewelry Matter? An Analysis of NBA Real Team Value
This study dives into the financial and sport factors that impact team market value and revenue. This study's results confirm that star players significantly enhance team value, with NBA Superstars adding nearly $500 million annually. This study discovered…