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Muscle drain versus brain gain in association football: technology transfer through player emigration and manager immigration

Allan, G.J.; Moffat, J.

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G.J. Allan



Abstract

To test theories of migration and economic development, this article examines whether international football teams benefit from having players playing abroad in stronger leagues and from employing managers from countries with stronger leagues. The results provide evidence in support of the former effect. However, there is a negative impact from employing managers from countries with superior leagues.

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Allan, G., & Moffat, J. (2014). Muscle drain versus brain gain in association football: technology transfer through player emigration and manager immigration. Applied Economics Letters, 21(7), 490-493. https://doi.org/10.1080/13504851.2013.870641

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Jan 1, 2014
Deposit Date Feb 7, 2014
Publicly Available Date Mar 29, 2024
Journal Applied Economics Letters
Print ISSN 1350-4851
Electronic ISSN 1466-4291
Publisher Taylor and Francis Group
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 21
Issue 7
Pages 490-493
DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/13504851.2013.870641
Keywords Migration, Human capital, Association football, FIFA ranking.
Public URL https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1459400

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