Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/269920 
Year of Publication: 
2022
Series/Report no.: 
Working Paper No. 2211
Publisher: 
Johannes Kepler University of Linz, Department of Economics, Linz
Abstract: 
We use data from top-level soccer to examine determinants of individual misbehaviour in team contests. Our estimates indicate a significant positive and non-linear relationship between a player's age and (relative) ability on the one hand and the tendency to misbehave on the other. These findings are consistent with Social Learning Theory in that the group of high-status players may has learned that the consequences of misconduct are low and manageable. Furthermore, we demonstrate that misbehaviour is costly to both the players and their teams.
Subjects: 
misconduct
contests
status
soccer
JEL: 
J32
J24
K42
L83
Document Type: 
Working Paper

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