Taxing Talent in Women's Sports: Evidence from the WNBA
Published online on August 01, 2026
Abstract
Journal of Sports Economics, Ahead of Print.
This paper examines whether state income tax rates affect player salaries and competitive balance in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). The 2020 WNBA Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) increased player bargaining power by reducing ...
This paper examines whether state income tax rates affect player salaries and competitive balance in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). The 2020 WNBA Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) increased player bargaining power by reducing ...