Benedum Scholar Brad Humphreys to deliver public lecture Oct. 12

Economics Professor Brad Humphreys will deliver a public lecture on “Some Inconvenient Facts About the Economics of Sports in America” Oct. 12 at 4 p.m. as part of the 2016-2017 Benedum Lecture Series. The lecture will take place at Erickson Alumni Center, Ruby Grand Hall, Salon C, with an accompanying public reception to follow.

Humphreys is a national leader in research on the economics and financing of professional sports and on the economics of gambling He was named a 2016-2017 Benedum Distinguished Scholar in the Behavioral and Social Sciences category.