Thorstein Veblen, Ty Cobb, and the Evolution of an Institution

A thorough examination of the by-laws of the Association for Evolutionary Economics revealed no prohibition against having a little fun during a presidential address. So, this is a perfect occasion to say a few words about two of my long-time intellectual passions: institutional economics and the in...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of economic issues 2004-06, Vol.38 (2), p.326-337
1. Verfasser:	Peach, James
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Antitrust Appreciation Athletes Ballparks Baseball Baseball players Baseball statistics Cobb, Ty (American baseball player) Cobb, Tyrus (Ty) (1886-1961) Conspicuous consumption Economic impact analysis Economic theory Economists Evolutionary economics Finance Planning Presidential Address Professional baseball Sports Sports fandom Stadiums Veblen, Thorstein Veblen, Thorstein Bunde (1857-1929) Works
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Zusammenfassung:	A thorough examination of the by-laws of the Association for Evolutionary Economics revealed no prohibition against having a little fun during a presidential address. So, this is a perfect occasion to say a few words about two of my long-time intellectual passions: institutional economics and the institution of baseball. The professional careers and contributions of Thorstein Bunde Veblen and Tyrus Raymond Cobb are obvious choices to help structure these remarks. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:	0021-3624 1946-326X
DOI:	10.1080/00213624.2004.11506692