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Andrew Zimbalist is the Robert A. Woods Professor of Economics at Smith College, specializing in sports economics and author of numerous books on the economics of sports, labor relations, and mega-sporting events. He has served as a consultant to players' associations, cities, and leagues, and is widely recognized as one of the leading sports economists in the United States.