This thesis looks to investigate the effect of player talent distribution on competitive balance in the National Basketball Association (NBA). In the thesis, player talent distribution is measured using the standard deviation of win shares throughout the league and competitive balance is measured using dHHI. This thesis finds the expected result that a larger distribution of player talent amongst the league leads to better competitive balance. Additionally, this thesis concludes that the salary cap is insignificant in its effect on competitive balance in the NBA.
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Colorado College Honor Code upheld.
The author has given permission for this work to be deposited in the Digital Archive of Colorado College.
Colorado College Honor Code upheld.
