North American Association of Sports Economists (NAASE)

This is the official website of the North American Association of Sports Economists (NAASE). NAASE exists to promote and facilitate research and teaching on the economics of sports. Though our organization is based in North America, our membership extends worldwide. This website includes information about association activities and resources for members, including future conferences and other opportunities relating to sports economics.

Membership is open to any person interested in the economics of sports. All dues-paying members receive a subscription to Journal of Sports Economics, at a discounted rate. See the membership page to join.

Announcements:

Awards

• Congratulations to Peter von Allmen and Michael Leeds who were announced as the 2026 recipients of the Larry Hadley Service Award during the NAASE membership meeting at the Western Economic Association International Annual Conference.

Upcoming Conferences:

• Southern Economic Association (November 21-23, 2026 | Houston, TX)
  • The call for papers for sports economics sessions is now open. To submit a paper, please email the following information to Frank Stephenson:
    • Presenter’s name, affiliation, and email address.
    • The name, affiliation, and email address for any coauthors.
    • The paper title and abstract.
    • JEL codes (two)
  • The deadline for submissions is March 28, 2026.
• Western Economic Association International (June 29 - July 3, 2026 | Denver, CO)
  • Contact Jane Ruseski or Jill Harris if you are interested in participating in one of the sports economics sessions
• Eastern Economic Association (May 6-8 | La Romana, Dominican Republic)