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Babatunde Buraimo

Dr Babatunde Buraimo
Phd

Senior Lecturer in Sports Management and Economics
Economics

Contact

B.Buraimo@liverpool.ac.uk

+44 (0)151 795 3536

Publications

Selected publications

  1. An Analysis of Consumer Response to Corruption: Italy's Calciopoli Scandal (Journal article - 2016)
  2. Uncertainty of Outcome or Star Quality? Television Audience Demand for English Premier League Football (Journal article - 2015)
  3. THE ECONOMICS OF LONG-TERM CONTRACTS IN THE FOOTBALLERS' LABOUR MARKET (Journal article - 2015)
  4. Do salaries improve worker performance? (Journal article - 2011)
  5. Attendance demand in a developing football market: the case of the Peruvian First Division (Journal article - 2018)
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2024

2022

Female jockeys- what are the odds?

Cashmore, V., Coster, N., Forrest, D., McHale, I., & Buraimo, B. (2022). Female jockeys- what are the odds?. JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC BEHAVIOR & ORGANIZATION, 202, 703-713. doi:10.1016/j.jebo.2022.08.012

DOI
10.1016/j.jebo.2022.08.012
Journal article

2021

Does live broadcasting displace gate attendances? Evidence from the English Football League

Buraimo, B., Owen, J., & Simmons, R. (2021). Does live broadcasting displace gate attendances? Evidence from the English Football League. In A Modern Guide to Sports Economics. Edward Elgar Publishing. doi:10.4337/9781789906530.00014

DOI
10.4337/9781789906530.00014
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Television audience demand for football: disaggregation by gender, age and socio-economic status

Buraimo, B., Forrest, D., McHale, I. G., & Tena, J. D. (2021). Television audience demand for football: disaggregation by gender, age and socio-economic status. In A Modern Guide to Sports Economics. Edward Elgar Publishing. doi:10.4337/9781789906530.00013

DOI
10.4337/9781789906530.00013
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Time To Go? Head Coach Quits and Dismissals in Professional Football

Bryson, A., Buraimo, B., Farnell, A., & Simmons, R. (2021). Time To Go? Head Coach Quits and Dismissals in Professional Football. doi:10.1007/s10645-020-09377-8

DOI
10.1007/s10645-020-09377-8
Scholarly edition

2020

UNSCRIPTED DRAMA: SOCCER AUDIENCE RESPONSE TO SUSPENSE, SURPRISE AND SHOCK

Tena Horrillo, J. D. D., Forrest, D., McHale, I., & Buraimo, B. (2020). UNSCRIPTED DRAMA: SOCCER AUDIENCE RESPONSE TO SUSPENSE, SURPRISE AND SHOCK. Economic Inquiry, 58(2), 881-896. doi:10.1111/ecin.12874

DOI
10.1111/ecin.12874
Journal article

2019

Exposure and Television Audience Demand: The Case of English Premier League Football

Buraimo, B. (2019). Exposure and Television Audience Demand: The Case of English Premier League Football. In The SAGE Handbook of Sports Economics (pp. 171-180). SAGE Publications Ltd. doi:10.4135/9781526470447.n18

DOI
10.4135/9781526470447.n18
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2018

Attendance demand in a developing football market: the case of the Peruvian First Division

Tena Horrillo, J., Buraimo, B., & de la Piedra, J. D. (2018). Attendance demand in a developing football market: the case of the Peruvian First Division. European Sport Management Quarterly, 18(5), 671-686. Retrieved from https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/16184742.2018.1481446

Journal article

2017

New empirical evidence on the Tote–SP anomaly and its implications for models of risky choice in gambling markets

Buraimo, B., Peel, D., & Simmons, R. (2017). New empirical evidence on the Tote–SP anomaly and its implications for models of risky choice in gambling markets. In The Economics of Sports Betting. Edward Elgar Publishing. doi:10.4337/9781785364556.00012

DOI
10.4337/9781785364556.00012
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Editors' Introduction

Feddersen, A., Ruseski, J., Buraimo, B., & Prinz, J. (2017). Editors' Introduction. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORT FINANCE, 12(2), 91-92. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Journal article

Handbook of Statistical Methods and Analyses in Sports

Albert, J., Glickman, M. E., Swartz, T. B., & Koning, R. H. (Eds.) (n.d.). Handbook of Statistical Methods and Analyses in Sports. In . Chapman and Hall/CRC. doi:10.1201/9781315166070

DOI
10.1201/9781315166070
Chapter

Referee Bias in Football

Buraimo, B., Semmelroth, D., & Simmons, R. (2017). Referee Bias in Football. In HANDBOOK OF STATISTICAL METHODS AND ANALYSES IN SPORTS (pp. 401-424). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Chapter

Time to Go? Head Coach Quits and Dismissals in Professional Football

DOI
10.2139/ssrn.2940590
Preprint

2016

Editors' note

Feddersen, A., Ruseski, J., Buraimo, B., & Prinz, J. (2016). Editors' note. International Journal of Sport Finance, 11(1), 3.

Journal article

An Analysis of Consumer Response to Corruption: Italy's Calciopoli Scandal

Buraimo, B., Migali, G., & Simmons, R. (2016). An Analysis of Consumer Response to Corruption: Italy's Calciopoli Scandal. Oxford Bulletin of Economics and Statistics, 78(1), 22-41. doi:10.1111/obes.12094

DOI
10.1111/obes.12094
Journal article

Introduction

Feddersen, A., Buraimo, B., Prinz, J., & Ruseski, J. (2015). Introduction. In Unknown Book (Vol. 10, pp. 3-4). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Chapter

Untitled

Feddersen, A., Ruseski, J., Buraimo, B., & Prinz, J. (2016). Untitled. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORT FINANCE, 11(1), 3. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Journal article

2015

Uncertainty of Outcome or Star Quality? Television Audience Demand for English Premier League Football

Buraimo, B., & Simmons, R. (2015). Uncertainty of Outcome or Star Quality? Television Audience Demand for English Premier League Football. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE ECONOMICS OF BUSINESS, 22(3), 449-469. doi:10.1080/13571516.2015.1010282

DOI
10.1080/13571516.2015.1010282
Journal article

Editors' Introduction

Chapnick, A., & MacDonald, M. (2015). Editors' Introduction. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL, 70(1), 3. doi:10.1177/0020702014565067

DOI
10.1177/0020702014565067
Journal article

THE ECONOMICS OF LONG-TERM CONTRACTS IN THE FOOTBALLERS' LABOUR MARKET

Buraimo, B., Frick, B., Hickfang, M., & Simmons, R. (2015). THE ECONOMICS OF LONG-TERM CONTRACTS IN THE FOOTBALLERS' LABOUR MARKET. SCOTTISH JOURNAL OF POLITICAL ECONOMY, 62(1), 8-24. doi:10.1111/sjpe.12064

DOI
10.1111/sjpe.12064
Journal article

2014

Chapter 4: Spectator demand and attendances in English league football

Buraimo, B. (2014). Chapter 4: Spectator demand and attendances in English league football. In Handbook on the Economics of Professional Football (pp. 60-72). Edward Elgar Publishing. doi:10.4337/9781781003176.00010

DOI
10.4337/9781781003176.00010
Chapter

Spectator demand and attendances in English league football

Buraimo, B. (2014). Spectator demand and attendances in English league football. In HANDBOOK ON THE ECONOMICS OF PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL (pp. 60-72). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Chapter

An analysis of consumer response to corruption

Buraimo, B., Migali, G., & Simmons, R. (2014). An analysis of consumer response to corruption.

Scholarly edition

Guest editors' introduction

Buraimo, B., Feddersen, A., & Prinz, J. (2014). Guest editors' introduction. International Journal of Sport Finance, 9(3), 191-192.

Journal article

Papers from the Fifth European Sport Economics Association Conference Introduction

Buraimo, B., Feddersen, A., & Prinz, J. (2014). Papers from the Fifth European Sport Economics Association Conference Introduction. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORT FINANCE, 9(3), 191-192. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Journal article

2013

2012

Attendance and Broadcast Demand for Professional Team Sport

Buraimo, B. (n.d.). Attendance and Broadcast Demand for Professional Team Sport. In Routledge Handbook of Sport Management. Routledge. doi:10.4324/9780203807224.ch29

DOI
10.4324/9780203807224.ch29
Chapter

FAVORITISM AND REFEREE BIAS IN EUROPEAN SOCCER: EVIDENCE FROM THE SPANISH LEAGUE AND THE UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Buraimo, B., Simmons, R., & Maciaszczyk, M. (2012). FAVORITISM AND REFEREE BIAS IN EUROPEAN SOCCER: EVIDENCE FROM THE SPANISH LEAGUE AND THE UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE. CONTEMPORARY ECONOMIC POLICY, 30(3), 329-343. doi:10.1111/j.1465-7287.2011.00295.x

DOI
10.1111/j.1465-7287.2011.00295.x
Journal article

2011

Do salaries improve worker performance?

Bryson, A., Buraimo, B., & Simmons, R. (2011). Do salaries improve worker performance?. LABOUR ECONOMICS, 18(4), 424-433. doi:10.1016/j.labeco.2010.12.005

DOI
10.1016/j.labeco.2010.12.005
Journal article

Adult participation in sports: Analysis of the Taking Part Survey

Jones, H., Millward, P., & Buraimo, B. (2011). Adult participation in sports: Analysis of the Taking Part Survey. London: Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Report

Participation and engagement cultural activities: Analysis of the Taking Part Survey

Buraimo, B., Millward, P., & Jones, H. (2011). Participation and engagement cultural activities: Analysis of the Taking Part Survey. London: Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Report

2010

The impact of televised football on stadium attendances in English and Spanish league football

Buraimo, B., Paramio, J. L., & Campos, C. (2010). The impact of televised football on stadium attendances in English and Spanish league football. Soccer & Society, 11(4), 461-474. doi:10.1080/14660971003780388

DOI
10.1080/14660971003780388
Journal article

The 12th man?: refereeing bias in English and German soccer

Buraimo, B., Forrest, D., & Simmons, R. (2010). The 12th man?: refereeing bias in English and German soccer. JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL STATISTICAL SOCIETY SERIES A-STATISTICS IN SOCIETY, 173, 431-449. doi:10.1111/j.1467-985X.2009.00604.x

DOI
10.1111/j.1467-985X.2009.00604.x
Journal article

English Football

Buraimo, B., Simmons, R., & Szymanski, S. (2010). English Football. In Football Economics and Policy (pp. 162-181). Palgrave Macmillan UK. doi:10.1057/9780230274266_8

DOI
10.1057/9780230274266_8
Chapter

English Football

Szymanski, S. (2010). English Football. In FOOTBALL ECONOMICS AND POLICY (pp. 162-181). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Chapter

Participation, engagement and intensity of sports participants: Analysis of the Taking Part Survey

Buraimo, B., Millward, P., & Jones, H. (2010). Participation, engagement and intensity of sports participants: Analysis of the Taking Part Survey. London: Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Report

Sport in the UK

Trimble, L., Buraimo, B., Godfrey, C., Grecic, D., & Minten, S. (2010). Sport in the UK. Exeter: Learning Matters Limited. Retrieved from http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=8-CUQQAACAAJ

Book

2009

A tale of two audiences: Spectators, television viewers and outcome uncertainty in Spanish football

Buraimo, B., & Simmons, R. (2009). A tale of two audiences: Spectators, television viewers and outcome uncertainty in Spanish football. Journal of Economics and Business, 61(4), 326-338. doi:10.1016/j.jeconbus.2008.10.002

DOI
10.1016/j.jeconbus.2008.10.002
Journal article

Insights for clubs from modelling match attendance in football

Buraimo, B., Forrest, D., & Simmons, R. (2009). Insights for clubs from modelling match attendance in football. JOURNAL OF THE OPERATIONAL RESEARCH SOCIETY, 60(2), 147-155. doi:10.1057/palgrave.jors.2602549

DOI
10.1057/palgrave.jors.2602549
Journal article

Market size and attendance in English Premier League football

Buraimo, B., & Simmons, R. (2009). Market size and attendance in English Premier League football. International Journal of Sport Management and Marketing, 6(2), 200. doi:10.1504/ijsmm.2009.028802

DOI
10.1504/ijsmm.2009.028802
Journal article

2008

From modern to postmodern: the development of football stadia in Europe

Paramio, J. L., Buraimo, B., & Campos, C. (2008). From modern to postmodern: the development of football stadia in Europe. Sport in Society, 11(5), 517-534. doi:10.1080/17430430802196520

DOI
10.1080/17430430802196520
Journal article

Stadium attendance and television audience demand in English league football

Buraimo, B. (2008). Stadium attendance and television audience demand in English league football. Managerial and Decision Economics, 29(6), 513-523. doi:10.1002/mde.1421

DOI
10.1002/mde.1421
Journal article

'Do Sports Fans Really Value Uncertainty of Outcome: Evidence From the English Premier League'

Buraimo, B., & Simmons, R. (2008). 'Do Sports Fans Really Value Uncertainty of Outcome: Evidence From the English Premier League'. International Journal of Sport Finance, 3(3), 146-155.

Journal article

The Profitability of Sports Teams: International Perspectives

Buraimo Band Simmons, R. (2008). The Profitability of Sports Teams: International Perspectives. In B. R. Humphreys, & D. R. Howard (Eds.), The Business of Sports: Perspectives on the sports industry (Vol. 1, pp. 33-58). London: Praeger. Retrieved from http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=8W4H85AFqXwC

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2007

Freedom of Entry, Market Size, and Competitive Outcome: Evidence from English Soccer

Buraimo, B., Forrest, D., & Simmons, R. (2007). Freedom of Entry, Market Size, and Competitive Outcome: Evidence from English Soccer. Southern Economic Journal, 74(1), 204-213. doi:10.1002/j.2325-8012.2007.tb00834.x

DOI
10.1002/j.2325-8012.2007.tb00834.x
Journal article

Freedom of entry, market size, and competitive outcome: Evidence from English soccer

Buraimo, B., Forrest, D., & Simmons, R. (2007). Freedom of entry, market size, and competitive outcome: Evidence from English soccer. SOUTHERN ECONOMIC JOURNAL, 74(1), 204-213. doi:10.2307/20111960

DOI
10.2307/20111960
Journal article

Outcome uncertainty measures: How closely do they predict a close game?

Buraimo, B., Forrest, D., & Simmons, R. (2007). Outcome uncertainty measures: How closely do they predict a close game?. In Statistical Thinking in Sports (pp. 167-178).

Chapter

The Twelfth Man? Refereeing Bias in English and German Soccer

Buraimo, B., & Forrest Dand Simmons, R. (2007). The Twelfth Man? Refereeing Bias in English and German Soccer. In P. Rodriguez, S. Kesenne, & J. Garcia (Eds.), Governance and Competition in Professional Sports Leagues (pp. 217-238). Oviedo: Ediciones de la Universidad de Oviedo. Retrieved from http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=x4m5uSd692QC

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2006

Chapter 10: The Demand for Sports Broadcasting

Andreff, W., Szymanski, S., & Buraimo, B. (2006). Chapter 10: The Demand for Sports Broadcasting. In Handbook on the Economics of Sport. Edward Elgar Publishing. doi:10.4337/9781847204073.00017

DOI
10.4337/9781847204073.00017
Chapter

The Demand for Sports Broadcasting

Buraimo, B. (2006). The Demand for Sports Broadcasting. In Handbook on the Economics of Sport. Edward Elgar Publishing. doi:10.4337/9781847204073.00017

DOI
10.4337/9781847204073.00017
Chapter

Broadcaster and Audience Demand for Premier League Football

Forrest, D., & Simmons Rand Buraimo, B. (2006). Broadcaster and Audience Demand for Premier League Football. In C. Jeanrenaud, & S. Kesenne (Eds.), The Economics of Sport and the Media (pp. 93-105). Cheltenham: Edward Elgar. Retrieved from http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=P6BYIHnyhdgC

Chapter

English Football

Buraimo, B., Simmons, R., & Szymanski, S. (2006). English Football. Journal of Sports Economics, 7(1), 29-46. doi:10.1177/1527002505282911

DOI
10.1177/1527002505282911
Journal article

2005

Outcome uncertainty and the couch potato audience

Forrest, D., Simmons, R., & Buraimo, B. (2005). Outcome uncertainty and the couch potato audience. SCOTTISH JOURNAL OF POLITICAL ECONOMY, 52(4), 641-661. doi:10.1111/j.1467-9485.2005.00360.x

DOI
10.1111/j.1467-9485.2005.00360.x
Journal article

2004

The Demand for Participant and Spectator Sports

Buraimo, B. (2004). The Demand for Participant and Spectator Sports. In G. B. J. Atkinson (Ed.), Developments in Economics: Annual Review (Vol. 20, pp. 29-47). Ormskirk: Emerald House Group, Incorporated. Retrieved from http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=Br2yQQAACAAJ

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