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Short Contracts Help Athletes Bounce Back from Injuries

10/27/2025

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Richard Paulsen's study in Economic Inquiry finds players on shorter contracts miss fewer games after injuries than those on longer contracts.
Paulsen notes temporary players face risks like interns, where health may not be prioritized by employers.
Rackham student Tyler Fioritto says fatigue can affect players without injuries, citing Detroit Tigers pitcher Jack Flaherty.
Kinesiology senior Cal Forde discusses pressure to conceal injuries and the ethics of health versus business.

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Richard Paulsen's study in Economic Inquiry finds players on shorter contracts miss fewer games after injuries than those on longer contracts.
Paulsen notes temporary players face risks like interns, where health may not be prioritized by employers.
Rackham student Tyler Fioritto says fatigue can affect players without injuries, citing Detroit Tigers pitcher Jack Flaherty.
Kinesiology senior Cal Forde discusses pressure to conceal injuries and the ethics of health versus business.