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52. Little League

The Economics of Everyday Things

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Evolution of Youth Baseball in the U.S.

Exploring the shift from community-based youth baseball leagues to for-profit travel teams, highlighting the impact of Little League's founding in 1939 and the rise of private clubs. The chapter delves into the financial burdens on families and the profitable nature of the for-profit youth sports industry.

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