WASHINGTON (AP) — The NFL and its players’ union can’t seem to agree on much when it comes to their labor talks, including the possible economic impact of a lockout.
The union estimates an average of about $160 million in local spending and 3,000 jobs would be lost in each league city if the full 2011 season were wiped out. Player salaries account for 30 to 50 percent of that $160 million, the economist who analyzed data for the union said Friday.
Economist Jesse David drew information from 10 studies since 2002 estimating economic impacts of new stadiums. One study was sponsored by an NFL team; the others by stadium authorities or developers or the host state or municipality.
NFL spokesman Greg Aiello disputed the numbers’ validity, saying: “The fairy tales continue.”
