The NFL Lockout will affect American popular culture and society with potential job and money loss. It also brings to light the spending habits of average American's and players, and demonstrate the influence of unions on society. In addition the lockout illustrates the anxieties felt by the average American and the conflict between classes during this recession.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Study on Economic Effect of Past Lockouts on local economies

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Studys the impact of previous impacts on local economies. Mostly uses the NBA as an example, but still relevant to the NFL. Suggests that local economies are not greatly affected by a major sports lockout.

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