Graduation Year
2019
Date of Submission
12-2018
Document Type
Campus Only Senior Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Department
Economics
Reader 1
Heather Antecol
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OCLC Record Number
1088420589
Abstract
Abstract
Using data from the 2017 Major League Soccer Season, this thesis investigates the relationship between salaries, individual player performance, nationality and previous career trajectory for player in the MLS. Through analysis of 6 model specifications, it is found that previous career trajectory, performance and nationality are all significant factors in salary determination. Further, it is concluded that the results of the model show that MLS franchises are in general allocating salaries efficiently relative to performance.
Recommended Citation
Bjerkholt, Simon, "Examining the Relationship Between Salary, Performance and Individual Characteristics in Major League Soccer" (2019). CMC Senior Theses. 2076.
https://scholarship.claremont.edu/cmc_theses/2076
This thesis is restricted to the Claremont Colleges current faculty, students, and staff.
