Are Three Points for a Win Really Better Than Two? A Comparison of German Soccer League and Cup Games

Dilger Alexander, Geyer Hannah


Zusammenfassung
The effects of the three-point rule in the first league German soccer are tested empirically and compared to games from the German cup competition. The inclusion of cup games ensures that changes in league games can be attributed to the three-point rule. As a result of their relative devaluation, the number of draws should decrease. Furthermore, an increase in the number of close wins is expected. The strategy of a leading team becomes more defensive, resulting in fewer goal shootings by that team, as well as fewer shooting opportunities for the opponent. Empirical evidence supporting these effects is found.

Schlüsselwörter
Three-Point-Rule; Incentive Changes; Sports Economics



Publikationstyp
Forschungsartikel (Zeitschrift)

Begutachtet
Ja

Publikationsstatus
Veröffentlicht

Jahr
2009

Fachzeitschrift
Journal of Sports Economics

Band
10

Ausgabe
3

Erste Seite
305

Letzte Seite
318

Sprache
Englisch

ISSN
1527-0025

DOI

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