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| Title: | | Are three points for a win really better than two? Theoretical and empirical evidence for German soccer  |
| Authors: | | Dilger, Alexander Geyer, Hannah |
| Issue Date: | | 2008 |
| Series/Report no.: | | IÖB-Diskussionspapier 4/08 |
| Abstract: | | The effects of the three-point rule in 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. |
| JEL: | | C72 C93 L83 |
| Document Type: | | Working Paper |
| Appears in Collections: | | IÖB-Diskussionspapiere, WWU Münster
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