In recent years, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has faced increasing scrutiny regarding its treatment of student-athletes. Concerns about compensation, healthcare, and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights have ignited a broader debate about the intersection of NCAA labor relations and social issues, including racial equity, labor relations, and gender inequality. As a result, the industry has undergone significant changes, prompting a reevaluation of practices and policies to address disparities.

Join Stone Center Associate Director Damon Jones to discuss the state of NCAA athletic labor relations, the racial dynamics therein, and what, if at all, this has to do with broader labor struggles and inequality. Damon Jones will moderate the panel discussion. The expert panel consists of sports analyst Bomani Jones, Princeton Professor of Economics Ilyana Kuziemko, Booth Professor of Economics Matthew J. Notowidigdo, and Professor Emeritus, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, Kenneth L. Shropshire.

This program was organized in partnership with the Center for the Study of Race, Politics, and Culture and the Harris School Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

00:00 Intro by Geoff Wodtke
01:40 Remarks by Damon Jones
08:50 Remarks by Ilyana Kuziemko
16:40 Remarks by Matthew Notowodigdo
23:30 Remarks by Kenneth Shropshire
30:30 Panel Discussion Begins. Topic: Power Dynamics in the NCAA.
35:30 Union Premium.
38:50 Reasons for Unionization.
43:20 Student-Athlete Salaries.
52:20 Effects of Professionalization on Consumer Attitude.
59:35 Name, Image, Likeness
01:03:00 Q&A