Journal article

Publication year: 2019

Pages: 500-514

Journal: Managerial and Decision Economics

Volume number: 40

Issue number: 5

ISSN: 0143-6570

eISSN: 1099-1468

DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.1002/mde.3019

Publisher: Wiley

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.

Harvard Citation style: Kempa, K. and Rusch, H. (2019) Dissent, sabotage, and leader behaviour in contests: Evidence from European football, Managerial and Decision Economics, 40(5), pp. 500-514. https://doi.org/10.1002/mde.3019

APA Citation style: Kempa, K., & Rusch, H. (2019). Dissent, sabotage, and leader behaviour in contests: Evidence from European football. Managerial and Decision Economics. 40(5), 500-514. https://doi.org/10.1002/mde.3019