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:

NAASE is excited to announce the NAASE Early Scholars Travel Grant program. Pre-tenure faculty members who are first-time paper presenters in a NAASE-organized session are eligible for a competitive travel grant of $500 to present at the Eastern Economic Association, Southern Economic Association, or Western Economic Association International meetings. More details will be provided in the call for papers for each conference.

• Southern Economic Association (November 21-23, 2026 | Houston, TX)
  • The 2026 call for papers has closed, but contact Frank Stephenson if you are interested in participating in a NAASE session.
• Eastern Economic Association (2027 dates TBD | Sheraton Times Square, New York, NY)
  • Cal for papers to come.
• Western Economic Association International (June 27-July 1, 2027, Honolulu, Hawaii)
  • Call for papers to come.