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Has Justin Wolfers responded elsewhere to Rick Borghesi’s argument?

Posted on September 15, 2007 by Chris F. Masse

Rick Borghesi, in August 2007: [...] I take the position (PDF) that, while point shaving in amateur sports may be somewhat more common than previously believed, the suspicious statistical trend that he identifies (heavy favorites win yet fail to cover … Continue reading →

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Widespread Corruption in Sports Gambling: Fact or Fiction?

Posted on August 20, 2007 by Rick Borghesi

Justin Wolfers has captured the attention of many with his now infamous paper (PDF) in which he proposes that college athletes shave points far more frequently than previously believed. He deserves a great deal of credit for the originality of … Continue reading →

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