“A” for creativity; “D” for estimating supply curves
Major League Soccer are auctioning off the opportunity to provide pre-game entertainment or to sing the national anthem. Curiously, no one has bid.
Isn’t it traditional for the host to pay the band? Exactly what kind of act are they seeking that a) has $1000 to spare and b) is wowed by the prestige of performing before the Kansas City Wizards? (In case you are not familiar with American soccer, KC was 13th out of 13 teams in attendance last year.)
(HT: Freakonomics)