Baseball Economics

Resources in this category:

Baseball Economics 101
http://www.econedlink.org/lessons/index.cfm?lesson=EM75

National Council on Economic Education lesson, from May 2000, explains why baseball players are not overpaid.

Baseball Salaries Database
http://asp.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/salaries

Type in a player's last name and see what he earns.

Peanuts & Crackerjacks
http://www.bos.frb.org/peanuts/leadpgs/intro.htm

The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston presents an interactive baseball simulation, economics content from supply and demand to salary caps, and a Teacher's Guide.