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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