Are Three Points for a Win Really Better Than Two? A Comparison of German Soccer League and Cup Games
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
Zitieren als
Dilger, A., & Geyer, H. (2009). Are Three Points for a Win Really Better Than Two? A Comparison of German Soccer League and Cup Games. Journal of Sports Economics, 10(3), 305–318.Details
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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