Are Three Points for a Win Really Better Than Two? Theoretical and Empirical Evidence for German Soccer
Dilger Alexander, Geyer Hannah
Zusammenfassung
The effects of the three-point rule in 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.
Publikationstyp
Sonstige wissenschaftliche Veröffentlichung
Begutachtet
Nein
Publikationsstatus
Veröffentlicht
Jahr
2008
Herausgeber
Institut für Ökonomische Bildung
Anzahl der Seiten
36
Band
4/08
Reihe
IÖB-Diskussionspapier
Verlag
Institut für Ökonomische Bildung
Ort
Münster
Sprache
Englisch
ISSN
1860-8159
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