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The Impact Of Technology On The Entertainment Distribution Market: The Effects Of Netflix And Hulu On Cable Revenue, Nicole P. Aliloupour
The Impact Of Technology On The Entertainment Distribution Market: The Effects Of Netflix And Hulu On Cable Revenue, Nicole P. Aliloupour
Scripps Senior Theses
Online streaming has revolutionized the way that people consume films and television. This study will examine how Netflix and Hulu have disrupted the North American distribution oligopoly and asses whether their low subscription prices are adversely affecting major cable companies who dominate the distribution sphere. A review of existing literature on the topic will explore the influence of the Internet on the entertainment distribution oligopoly as well as consumer trends and behavior favoring Netflix and Hulu. Additionally, data from 2007 to 2014 will be used to analyze variables that indicate a correlation between Netflix’s and Hulu’s growth and Time Warner …
Player Performance And Team Revenues: Nba Player Salary Analysis, Tyler Stanek
Player Performance And Team Revenues: Nba Player Salary Analysis, Tyler Stanek
CMC Senior Theses
The National Basketball Association (NBA) generated well over $4 billion in revenues during the 2014-15 season. I analyze the value of a win to a team in terms of revenue and examine the potential underpayment or overpayment of players and superstars throughout the league relative to their marginal revenue product (MRP). My findings suggest that players are overpaid, especially superstars. However, it is important to consider the fixed-revenue streams a team receives before assuming a player is simply overpaid compared to his MRP. In congruence with previous literature, I find that veterans are overpaid at the expense of younger players’ …