This research examines how outside earning opportunities affect collective bargaining within regulated pay-setting systems. It argues that regulation determines whether outside earnings strengthen bargaining power or reduce reliance on collective arrangements. The project focuses on the WNBA, with comparative insight from NIL compensation in college sports.

This research examines how institutional governance structures managed athlete mobility and risk during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. It analyzes how regulatory systems balanced public health uncertainty with operational continuity, illustrating broader challenges in governing international athletic competition.