Peer Effects of Star Performers: An Investigation into Performance Peer Effects in NBA
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2015
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Haverford College. Department of Economics
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This paper investigates into performance peer effects of star performers on their average coworkers using regularseason performance data from National Basketball Association (NBA). Fixed effects and logit regressions are utilized to identify these effects. Peer effects on accuracy performance (ie: shooting percentages), efficiency performance (ie: volume statistics/48mins) and pointspershot are separately identified. The empirical results consistently show that playing with superstar teammates on court significantly increases average players’ accuracy performance but significantly decreases their efficiency performance. This study has broader industry implication in helping design an optimal talent allocation in a working group.