Download This PaperMisconduct and Leader Behaviour in Contests – New Evidence from European Football
Managerial and Decision Economics 40(5): 500-514, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1002/mde.3019
35 Pages Posted: 13 Jul 2016 Last revised: 19 Sep 2022
Date Written: April 1, 2019
Abstract
This paper provides an empirical investigation of misconducts in contests based on data from European football. We extend previous studies by differentiating between dissents with the referee and misconducts directly aimed at sabotaging the competitor. We find that sabotage is more likely committed by teams with lower ability. Dissent is more likely to be shown by teams lagging behind in score and by away teams. We further find that captains engage more in sabotage during important matches and challenge referees' decisions immediately after sanctions of teammates. Finally, we also observe a deterrence effect of sanctions on all types of misconduct.
Keywords: Contest, Dissent, Leadership, Sabotage, Football
JEL Classification: D74, D91, M54, Z22.
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