David Berri

David Berri is a Professor of Economics at Southern Utah University with over 25 years of research experience in sports economics and gender equity in athletics. He has authored six books and over 90 academic papers, focusing on labor markets in professional sports, discrimination in coaching hierarchies, and the economics of women’s sports leagues. His work has been featured in major media outlets including The New York Times, The Atlantic, and Forbes.

Current Research Interests:

• Gender wage gaps in professional basketball
• Impact of pregnancy on athlete performance
• Racial and gender dynamics in coaching promotions
• Economic analysis of WNBA and NBA markets

Publications and Advocacy:

• Co-authored "Slaying the Trolls" (2024), challenging sexist narratives about women in sports
• Active contributor to debates on college athlete compensation and antitrust exemptions