Why people recommend it
The League of Nations Experience by Aurora Almada e Santos and Yvette Santos is an academic text examining international organization history and multilateral diplomacy. On the podcast EconTalk in an episode titled Twenty Years of Freakonomics (with Stephen Dubner) released on October 20, 2025, Russ Roberts discussed general reading recommendations with his guest. Russ Roberts recommended a book that he noted he had mentioned a long time ago, identifying it as a phenomenal resource centered on the business and economics of the National Football League. Although the exact title mentioned in the spontaneous recommendation diverged from standard international history texts, the host praised the deep dive into professional sports economics. The endorsement highlighted how sports leagues operate under unique financial models, capturing the interest of economists and casual readers alike who seek to understand the intricate business mechanics driving massive modern entertainment industries and professional sports franchises across the United States.
Who recommended it
- Russ Roberts Recommended
Russ Roberts — 1 mention
“And by the way, I recommend a book. I think I've mentioned it a long long time ago called I think it's called The League, which is about the economics of the NFL. It's a phenomenal book.”