Associate Professor
Business Department
(314) 968-7008
prishe@webster.edu
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Dr. Patrick Rishe has a B.S. in Economics from the University of North Carolina, a M.A. from the University of North Carolina and a Ph.D. from Binghamton University. Patrick Rishe's areas of teaching include sports economics, sports finance and sports marketing. He is also the leader for the economics division within the business department, and is responsible for the curriculum revisions to the economics major and minor that were implemented as of Fall 2010. Patrick's areas of interest include market research studies, economic impact studies, and teasibility studies in connection to college and professional sports teams/franchises.
Dr. Rishe is a contributor to the Sports Money section of Forbes.com.
Could Lance Armstrong's brand be tainted by doping scandal?
11-Oct-12
Published in: MarketPlace
Author: Mitchell Hartman
The Hockey Economy
10-Oct-12
Published in: Business News Network
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Plenty of Action on First Day of NHL Lockout But No Labor Negotiations
17-Sep-12
Published in: LA Times
Author: Helene Elliot
Citrus Bowl Goal: Generate $300M Economic Impact by 2015
13-Sep-12
Published in: Orlando Business Journal
Author: Richard Bilbao
Penn State Football Returns
1-Sep-12
Published in: CBS News
Author: Elaine Quijano
Rishe on Dodgers Spending Spree
30-Aug-12
Published in: WGN Radio Chicago
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Rishe on The Sports Hub
28-Aug-12
Published in: KMOX
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Rishe on Dodgers-Red Sox Nine-Player Trade
27-Aug-12
Published in: Bloomberg
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A Snapshot of Lance Armstrong's Future
24-Aug-12
Published in: CNN
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Penn State's Ranking Will Drop
9-Aug-12
Published in: timesleader.com
Author: Andrew M. Seder
Usain's Olympic Dash: Bolting Into History, Sprinting Past $20 Million in Earnings
5-Aug-12
Published in: Forbes.com
Author: Patrick Rishe
Public funding: Hail Mary or touchdown?
4-May-12
Published in: Atlanta Journal Constitution
Author: Patrick Rishe
Description: An Economics 101 lecture on supply and demand tells you all you need to know about why sports facilities often are heavily financed with public money.
Patrick Rishe, The Economic Impact of Linsanity
29-Feb-12
Published in: Yahoo! News
Author: Patrick Rishe
Description: An incredible story from sports and economics.
Indianapolis Teaches Future Super Bowl Host Cities That Convenience is King.
8-Feb-12
Published in: Forbes
Author: Patrick Rishe
Description: So how well did Indianapolis succeed as the host of Super Bowl XLVI? There was rampant talk that Indianapolis should join cities such as Miami and New Orleans as regular rotating hosts for the world's biggest football game.
10 Top Sports Stories to Look for in 2012
5-Jan-12
Published in: BNN
Author: Patrick Rishe
Description: Patrick Rishe discusses the expenses involved in large sporting events.
NBA Christmas Start Makes Sense
4-Jan-12
Published in: Bloomberg
Author: Patrick Rishe
Description: Patrick Rishe, founder and director of Sportsimpacts and a professor at Webster University, talks about the Christmas Day start of the National Basketball Association season after a five-month lockout. Rishe, speaking with Stephanie Ruhle on Bloomberg Television's "InsideTrack," also discusses the NBA labor agreement and outlook for sports in 2012.
Some Experts Say Big Pujols Contract Worth It For Cardinals
13-Dec-11
Published in: KTVI - Fox 2
Author: Patrick Rishe
Description: While the prospect of a $220 million, ten year contract for Albert Pujols, or any athlete, might seem extravagant, some experts say the money is actually worth it for the Cardinals.
Economist: Pujols' Contract May Not Be All That Lucrative After All
9-Dec-11
Published in: CBS News
Author: Patrick Rishe
Description: Did Albert Pujols pull the trigger too soon on a decision to pack up and move out west?
World Series Cash Brings Relief To St. Louis
26-Oct-11
Broadcast: National Public Radio
Description: While the St. Louis Cardinals were battling against the Texas Rangers for the World Series, N.P.R. came to Professor Patrick Rishe for more insight.
Cardinals and Playoff Economics
30-Sep-11
Published in: KTVI - Fox 2
Author: Patrick Rishe
Business of St. Louis Sports
5-Sep-11
Published in: KTVI - Fox 2
Author: Patrick Rishe
Description: Now that summer is unofficially over, there is so much on the sports schedule. It all means big business for St. Louis and the surrounding communities. We talked about the latest sports business, including the sale of the Blues, with sports economist Patrick Rishe from Webster University.
Patrick Rishe: Missou Sports Future
22-Aug-11
Published in: KTVI - Fox 2
Author: Patrick Rishe
Description: There is a lot going on in Columbia these days for the Mizzou Tigers: A coaching controversy and so big expectations for the football team. Patrick Rishe gives us a break down of what's going on at Mizzou and what they could expect for the future. Follow FOX 2 On Facebook
Tiger Woods Caddie Shacks Steve Williams: A Fair Way to Split or Out of Bounds?
21-Jul-11
Published in: Forbes
Author: Patrick Rishe
Description: Tiger Woods fired Steve Williams after 12 years of service and 13 championships together.
Digging Into the NFL's New Deal With Players
21-Jul-11
Published in: Forbes
Author: Patrick Rishe
Description: Associate Professor of Business, Dr. Patrick Rishe predicts and end to the NFL lockout.
Tiger's Train Wreck Factor
11-Aug-10
Published in: New York Times
Author: Patrick Rishe
Patrick Rishe: Tiger's Return to Golf
17-Mar-10
KTVI - Fox 2
Sinking Sports Sponsorships
18-Jan-10
Forbes.com
Jaco: Holliday Signing May Hit Fans' Wallets
6-Jan-10
KTVI - Fox 2
2009 A Big Year For Sports and Sports Business
29-Dec-09
KTVI - Fox 2
Redbird Fever Heating Up St. Louis as Playoffs Near
25-Aug-09
KTVI - Fox 2
Dr. Rishe talks about how the Cardinals strong performance in August may impact ticket sales in September, as well as how post season play may impact the downtown economy.
Potential NFL Lockout in Near Future
19-Aug-09
Published in: Pittsburgh Tribune Review
Author: Scott Brown and Carl Prine
Description: Dr. Rishe offers his perspective on labor and revenue sharing issues that the NFL is facing in the near future, less they risk a lockout before the 2011 NFL season.
Where Real Estate Is Whacking Sports
14-Jul-09
Published in: Forbes.com
Author: Tom Van Riper
Description: Dr. Rishe talks about how the economy impacted the St Louis Cardinals and their ability to follow through on plans to develop Ballpark Village, the mixed use development aimed to be part of the larger redevelopment of downtown St Louis.
Aces Go Easy on the Eyes in World TeamTennis
2-Jul-09
Published in: St. Louis Post Dispatch
Author: Kathleen Nelson
Amid Downturn, a Rally to Save Youth Sports
1-Jul-09
Published in: MSNBC
Author: Bob Cook
Jim Calhoun and Alex RodriguezÖPrisoners to the Dilemma of Cheating in Sports
30-Mar-09
Published in:
Author: Dr. Patrick Rishe
Fixing Football's Pay Scale
4-Mar-09
Published in: Forbes.com
Author: Tom Van Riper
What's A-Rod Worth to the Yankees Now?
9-Feb-09
Published in: Forbes.com
Author: Tom Van Riper
Description: The confession by Alex Rodriguez that he took steroids could mean the loss of a big investment by the New York Yankees. Forbes.com came to Webster University economics professor Patrick Rishe for insight on how much A-Rodís actions will cost the teamís bottom line.
Super Bowl Host Bonanza May Be a Myth
11-Jan-09
Published in: St. Petersburg Times
Author: Richard Danielson
Home Depot to End Olympics Sponsorship
8-Jan-09
Published in: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Author: Rachel Tobin Ramos
Expectations Low For This Year's Super Bowl Ads
7-Jan-09
KTVI - Fox 2
KTVI --†Even jobs in sports are not recession-proof. In these tough economic times, even sports superstars can be expendable. Pepsi dropped David Beckham and this year's budget for Super Bowl ads have shrunk dramatically. Patrick Rishe, Sports Business Expert from Webster University talks about layoffs in the NFL and how the Cards, Rams and Blues are going to be impacted during the recession.
