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Altitude or Hot Air?

Rómulo A. Chumacero*

Department of Economics, University of Chile

* To whom correspondence should be addressed. E-mail: rchumace{at}econ.uchile.cl.


  Abstract

This article uses several econometric models to evaluate the determinants of the outcomes of the World Cup Qualifying matches played in South America. It documents the relative importance of home-field advantage and other factors. Contrary to popular belief, altitude appears not to be an important factor behind the outcome or score of a match.

First published on July 2, 2009
Journal of Sports Economics 2009, doi:10.1177/1527002509336217
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