Outputs (2)

The influence of social pressure and nationality on individual decisions: Evidence from the behaviour of referees (2010)
Journal Article
Dawson, P., & Dobson, S. (2010). The influence of social pressure and nationality on individual decisions: Evidence from the behaviour of referees. Journal of economic psychology, 31(2), 181-191. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joep.2009.06.001

This study considers the influences on agents' decisions in an international context. Using data from five seasons of European cup football matches it is found that referees favour home teams when awarding yellow and red cards. Previous research on r... Read More about The influence of social pressure and nationality on individual decisions: Evidence from the behaviour of referees.

Optimizing strategic behaviour in a dynamic setting in professional team sports (2010)
Journal Article
Dobson, S., & Goddard, J. (2010). Optimizing strategic behaviour in a dynamic setting in professional team sports. European journal of operational research, 205(3), 661-669. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2010.01.024

This article develops a dynamic game-theoretic model of optimizing strategic behaviour by football (soccer) teams. Teams choose between defensive and attacking formations and between a non-violent and a violent playing style, and can vary these choic... Read More about Optimizing strategic behaviour in a dynamic setting in professional team sports.