The School of Business & Technology at Webster University
Dr. Akande: Economy Affects Professional Athletes Too
2-Jul-09
KTVI - Fox 2

KTVI -- We've heard the slumping economy is affecting everyone. But what do the numbers say? Sports Illustrated is out with its list of highest paid athletes -- and here they are: Shaquille O'Neal, A-Rod, Lebron James, Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods round out the top five, Tiger being number 1. Dean of Business at Webster University, Dr. Benjamin Akande explains some athletes have they been hurt by the recession.

Benjamin Akande

Benjamin Akande
Dean, George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology & Professor of Business & amp Management
(314) 968-5951
deansbt@webster.edu
EAB 303