Columbia International Affairs Online: Policy Briefs

CIAO DATE: 07/2008

Little League, Huge Effect

Scott Ganz, Kevin A. Hassett

May 2008

American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research

Abstract

In this article, AEI's Scott Ganz, who coaches the Institute's softball team, and Kevin A. Hassett examine the academic evidence about the rewards of participating in youth sports. Among the benefits: young people who are active in youth sports make more money, become more active citizens, and stay in school longer.