Evidence of a compensating wage differential for NFL players who play on artificial turf
by C.A. Dole, Mary M. Kassis
International Journal of Sport Management and Marketing (IJSMM), Vol. 8, No. 3/4, 2010

Abstract: The compensating wage differential theory predicts firms must pay wage premiums to attract workers to jobs with a higher risk of injury. Given that National Football League players believe playing on artificial turf increases the risk of injury, we examine whether 'turf players' receive wage premiums. Using player data and quantile regression analysis, results provide evidence in favor of the theory. Specifically, 'scorers' in the 75th (salary) percentile is the only category that shows evidence of receiving a differential. We surmise players in 90th percentile are so highly compensated to begin with that any additional compensating differential is not required.

Online publication date: Tue, 14-Dec-2010

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