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Richard Epstein discusses potential reforms to soccer's rules and structure.

Can the world’s most popular sport be improved? Richard Epstein thinks so, and argues that soccer’s rules are overdue for reform. From red cards and penalty kicks to VAR, substitutions, stoppage time, and overtime, Epstein applies the principles of law, economics, and institutional design to the beautiful game. The result is a lively conversation about […]

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Guest: Richard Epstein

Topics covered

• soccer
• sports reform
• law
• economics
• institutional design

Keywords

• soccer
• red cards
• penalty kicks
• VAR
• substitutions
• stoppage time
• overtime

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