CIAO DATE: 07/2008
May 2008
American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research
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.
Resource link: Little League, Huge Effect [PDF] - 138K