Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/10419/20355
Year of Publication: 
2004
Series/Report no.: 
IZA Discussion Papers No. 1120
Publisher: 
Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA), Bonn
Abstract: 
This paper estimates racial differences in the retention probability, pay and performance of NBA coaches over the 1996-2003 period. Using a hazard function approach, I find small and statistically insignificant racial differences in the exit hazard, conditional on team performance, team payroll, and a variety of coaching quality indicators. There were also statistically insignificant racial differences in the quit and discharge hazards, all else equal. Further, among marginal coaches, I find no racial performance differentials, all else equal. Finally, controlling for performance and qualifications, I find small and statistically insignificant racial differences in annual compensation, total contractwide compensation, and contract duration. Together, these findings do not suggest that black NBA coaches are subject to racial discrimination in entry, pay or retention.
Subjects: 
discrimination
professional sports
managers
JEL: 
J44
J63
J15
J71
Document Type: 
Working Paper

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