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Sports & Recreation > Football Players Are football players paid too much?

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Are football players paid too much?

Professional athletes work very hard, perhaps just as hard as many other people who make far less than they do, but that doesn't matter in economics. Professional athletes, lawyers, and even the guy selling popcorn at the arena are paid a certain wage based on what the employer is willing to pay for their services.

Arena tickets, jersey sales, food vendors at the arena, television advertising are all components that work into a football player's salary. If hiring Keyshawn Johnson will make a team better (and thus more popular) and make more money,...

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