Robbie's research has been published in leading international journals and includes ABS 4* papers in the British Journal of Industrial Relations and European Journal of Operational Research. Robbie also has papers in ABS 3* and ABS 2* journals including European Sports Management Quarterly, Journal of Agricultural Economics, Journal of Institutional Economics, Journal of Rural Studies, Journal of Sports Economics, Journal of Economic Studies and The Scottish Journal of Political Economy.
He completed his doctorate in 2013 under the supervision of Veblen-Commons award winner Professor Geoffrey Hodgson. In October 2015, Robbie was awarded the President's Prize for Teaching, becoming one of the youngest staff members to receive the award. In October 2016, he won the Teaching Hero Award from the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, becoming the first UCC person to receive both awards.
Since November 2017 Robbie has been Co-Director of the Centre for Sports Economics and Law. He has been a Teaching Fellow within UCC's CITRL since September 2018. Robbie was named College of Business of Law Researcher of the Year in 2021.
Biography
Dr Robert Butler has been a lecturer in the Department of Economics since September 2006. His research interests are focused on the economics of sport and institutional economics and can be found on ORCID and Scopus. He is an associate editor with ABS 3* journal Economic Inquiry.Robbie's research has been published in leading international journals and includes ABS 4* papers in the British Journal of Industrial Relations and European Journal of Operational Research. Robbie also has papers in ABS 3* and ABS 2* journals including European Sports Management Quarterly, Journal of Agricultural Economics, Journal of Institutional Economics, Journal of Rural Studies, Journal of Sports Economics, Journal of Economic Studies and The Scottish Journal of Political Economy.
He completed his doctorate in 2013 under the supervision of Veblen-Commons award winner Professor Geoffrey Hodgson. In October 2015, Robbie was awarded the President's Prize for Teaching, becoming one of the youngest staff members to receive the award. In October 2016, he won the Teaching Hero Award from the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, becoming the first UCC person to receive both awards.
Since November 2017 Robbie has been Co-Director of the Centre for Sports Economics and Law. He has been a Teaching Fellow within UCC's CITRL since September 2018. Robbie was named College of Business of Law Researcher of the Year in 2021.
Research Interests
Robbie's research is focused on institutional economics and sports economics. Some of his work in the area of sport can be found at www.sportseconomics.org.Research Grants
| Project | Funding Body | Start Date | End Date | Award | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Sport Economics Association Conference | Failte Ireland | 21-AUG-23 | 25-AUG-23 | €3,000.00 | |
| Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence EU Integration and Citizens' Rights | ERASMUS | 01-JAN-22 | 31-DEC-25 | €300,000.00 | |
| Assessing the impact of land structure on the economic performance of dairy farming in Ireland | Teagasc | 10-APR-18 | 08-APR-22 | €88,000.00 | |
| College of Business and Law Research Strategic Development Fund | National University of Ireland (NUI) | 01-OCT-18 | 31-AUG-19 | €2,000.00 | |
| Research Excellence Publication Fund | National University of Ireland (NUI) | 01-AUG-18 | 31-JUL-19 | €2,500.00 | |
| 4th Annual Sports Economics Workshop - Sports Betting | Other: Not Listed | 23-JUL-18 | 24-JUL-18 | €22,295.00 | |
| Examining the Impact of Milk Price Volatility on Farm Viability and Exploring the Role of Price and Non-Price Risk Management Tools’ | Irish Research Council | 01-NOV-17 | 31-OCT-18 | €22,000.00 | |
| IRC "New Foundations Award 2015" Dr R Butler -SEW16 | Irish Research Council | 01-FEB-16 | 31-AUG-16 | €7,337.00 | |
| Department of Economics Early Career Conference Support Scheme | National University of Ireland (NUI) | 22-APR-15 | 22-APR-15 | €800.00 | |
| College of Business and Law Conference Travel Support Scheme for Junior Staff | National University of Ireland (NUI) | 03-SEP-14 | 05-SEP-14 | €1,200.00 |
Publications
Peer Reviewed Journals
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2024) | 'COVID-19 Infections and Short-Run Worker Performance: Evidence from European Football' Butler, David., Butler, Robert., Farnell, Alex., and Simmons, Robert. (2024) 'COVID-19 Infections and Short-Run Worker Performance: Evidence from European Football'. European Journal of Operational Research, [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2023) | 'Outcome Uncertainty and Viewer Demand for Basic Cable Boxing' Butler D.;Butler R.;Maxcy J.;Woodworth S. (2023) 'Outcome Uncertainty and Viewer Demand for Basic Cable Boxing'. Journal of Sports Economics, [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2023) | 'Attachment to land and its downfalls: Can policy encourage land mobility?' Bradfield, Tracy; Butler, Robert; Dillon, Emma J.; Hennessy, Thia; Loughrey, Jason (2023) 'Attachment to land and its downfalls: Can policy encourage land mobility?'. Journal of Rural Studies, 97 :192-201 [DOI] [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2023) | 'The impact of long-term land leases on farm investment: Evidence from the Irish dairy sector' Bradfield, Tracy; Butler, Robert; Dillon, Emma J.; Hennessy, Thia; Loughrey, Jason (2023) 'The impact of long-term land leases on farm investment: Evidence from the Irish dairy sector'. Land Use Policy, 126 :106553 1-9 [DOI] [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2022) | 'Contracts, pay and performance in the sport of kings: Evidence from horse racing' Butler, David; Butler, Robert; Simmons, Robert (2022) 'Contracts, pay and performance in the sport of kings: Evidence from horse racing'. British Journal of Industrial Relations, [DOI] [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2022) | 'New insights on the Louis-Schmeling paradox: determinants of demand for subscription and pay-per-view boxing' Butler, D;Butler, R;Maxcy, J (2022) 'New insights on the Louis-Schmeling paradox: determinants of demand for subscription and pay-per-view boxing'. European Sport Management Quarterly, [DOI] [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2022) | 'An Economist Goes to the Game: How to Throw Away $580 Million and Other Surprising Insights from the Economics of Sports' Butler R (2022) 'An Economist Goes to the Game: How to Throw Away $580 Million and Other Surprising Insights from the Economics of Sports'. Business Economics, [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2022) | 'Evaluation of the effectiveness of developing real-world software projects as a motivational device for bridging theory and practice' Dong, Dapeng; Butler, Robert; Herbert, John (2022) 'Evaluation of the effectiveness of developing real-world software projects as a motivational device for bridging theory and practice'. Journal Of Further And Higher Education, [DOI] [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2021) | 'The evolution of the football jersey - An institutional perspective' Butler, David; Butler, Robert (2021) 'The evolution of the football jersey - An institutional perspective'. Journal of Institutional Economics, [DOI] [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2021) | 'Expert performance and crowd wisdom: Evidence from English Premier League predictions' Butler, David; Butler, Robert; Eakins, John (2021) 'Expert performance and crowd wisdom: Evidence from English Premier League predictions'. European Journal of Operational Research, [DOI] [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2021) | 'Changing competition design and spectator turnout: evidence from the League of Ireland' Butler, David; Butler, Robert; Mullane, Ewan (2021) 'Changing competition design and spectator turnout: evidence from the League of Ireland'. Economic and Social Review, 52 (3):333-353 [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2021) | 'Agricultural Policy Schemes: European Union's Common Agricultural Policy' Tracy Bradfield, Robert Butler and Thia Hennessy (2021) 'Agricultural Policy Schemes: European Union's Common Agricultural Policy'. Encyclopaedia of Dairy Science, [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2021) | 'Policy Schemes and Trade in Dairy Products: Agricultural Policy Schemes: Other Systems' Tracy Bradfield, Robert Butler and Thia Hennessy (2021) 'Policy Schemes and Trade in Dairy Products: Agricultural Policy Schemes: Other Systems'. Encyclopaedia of Dairy Science, [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2021) | 'World Trade Organization and Other Factors Shaping the Dairy Industry in the Future' Tracy Bradfield, Robert Butler and Thia Hennessy (2021) 'World Trade Organization and Other Factors Shaping the Dairy Industry in the Future'. Encyclopaedia of Dairy Science, [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2020) | 'The Effect of Land Fragmentation on the Technical Inefficiency of Dairy Farms' Bradfield, T;Butler, R;Dillon, E;Hennessy, T;Kilgarriff, P (2020) 'The Effect of Land Fragmentation on the Technical Inefficiency of Dairy Farms'. Journal of Agricultural Economics, [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2020) | 'Bonus incentives and team effort levels: Evidence from the ‘Field’' Butler, Robert; Lenten, Liam J. A.; Massey, Patrick (2020) 'Bonus incentives and team effort levels: Evidence from the ‘Field’'. Scottish Journal of Political Economy, [DOI] [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2020) | 'Incentives and unintended consequences: Lessons from sport' Butler, Robert; Butler, David (2020) 'Incentives and unintended consequences: Lessons from sport'. Sport and Entertainment Review, 5 (1) [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2020) | 'The factors influencing the profitability of leased land on dairy farms in Ireland' Tracy Bradfield, Robert Butler, Emma Dillion and Thia Hennessy (2020) 'The factors influencing the profitability of leased land on dairy farms in Ireland'. Land Use Policy, 95 [Details] | |
| (2019) | 'Has Competition In The Market For Subscription Sports Broadcasting Benefitted Consumers? The Case Of The English Premier League' Robert Butler and Pat Massey (2019) 'Has Competition In The Market For Subscription Sports Broadcasting Benefitted Consumers? The Case Of The English Premier League'. Journal of Sports Economics, [DOI] [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2018) | 'Explaining International Footballer Selection Through Poisson Modelling' Robert Butler, David Butler, Justin Doran and Sean O'Connor (2018) 'Explaining International Footballer Selection Through Poisson Modelling'. Journal of Economic Studies, 45 (2):296-306 [DOI] [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2017) | 'Fergie Time and the Allocation of Additional Time: Evidence from the English Premier League 2009 to 2013' Robbie Butler and David Butler (2017) 'Fergie Time and the Allocation of Additional Time: Evidence from the English Premier League 2009 to 2013'. The International Journal of Sport Finance, 12 (3):185-203 [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2017) | 'Clément Juglar and Algeria: The Three Pillars of a Modern Anti-Colonial Criticism' Robert Butler and Antoine Parent (2017) 'Clément Juglar and Algeria: The Three Pillars of a Modern Anti-Colonial Criticism'. Journal of Institutional Economics, 14 (2):393-408 [DOI] [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2016) | 'What The Simpsons Can Teach Us About Sports Economics' David Butler, Robbie Butler & John Considine (2016) 'What The Simpsons Can Teach Us About Sports Economics'. Journal of Economics and Finance Education, 15 (2):88-100 [Details] | |
| (2016) | 'Rule changes and incentives in the League of Ireland from 1970 to 2014' Butler, David; Butler, Robert (2016) 'Rule changes and incentives in the League of Ireland from 1970 to 2014'. Soccer and Society, 18 (5-6):785-799 [DOI] [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2015) | 'The relative age effect and under-21 Irish association football: A natural experiment and policy recommendations' Butler, David; Butler, Robert (2015) 'The relative age effect and under-21 Irish association football: A natural experiment and policy recommendations'. The Economic and Social Review, 46 (4):511-519 [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2011) | 'Irish Field Studies on How to Start Vaccinating Against Mastitis' Robert Butler (2011) 'Irish Field Studies on How to Start Vaccinating Against Mastitis'. Veterinary Journal, 1 (10):546-547 [Details] | |
| (2010) | 'Dr Olson's Antidote for Institutional Sclerosis' John Considine & Robert Butler (2010) 'Dr Olson's Antidote for Institutional Sclerosis'. Economic Affairs, :55-60 [Details] | |
| (2009) | 'Government Support for Horse Racing Ireland: The Allocation & Distribution of Public Funds' Robbie Butler & Meadhbh Sherman; (2009) 'Government Support for Horse Racing Ireland: The Allocation & Distribution of Public Funds'. New Developments in Economic Research, [Details] |
Books
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2019) | A Primer on the Economics of Sport. Robert Butler (2019) A Primer on the Economics of Sport. Cork, Ireland: Oaktree Press. [Details] |
Edited Books
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2022) | Advances in Sports Economics Robert Butler (Ed.). (2022) Advances in Sports Economics Newcastle, UK: Agenda Publishing. [Details] |
Book Chapters
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2023) | 'Sports Sponsorship in Ireland' Robert Butler (2023) 'Sports Sponsorship in Ireland' In: Atlas of the History of Irish Sport. Cork, Ireland: Cork University Press. [Details] | |
| (2023) | 'The Sports Economy' Robert Butler (2023) 'The Sports Economy' In: Atlas of the History of Irish Sport. Cork, Ireland: Cork University Press. [Details] | |
| (2022) | 'A Brief History of Sports Economics' Robert Butler (2022) 'A Brief History of Sports Economics' In: Advances in Sports Economics. Newcastle, UK: Agenda Publishing. [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2022) | 'The Economics of Association Football' David Butler and Robert Butler (2022) 'The Economics of Association Football' In: Advances in Sports Economics. Newcastle, United Kingdom: Agenda Publishing. [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2022) | 'Economic Issues in Horse Racing In Ireland' Robert Butler (2022) 'Economic Issues in Horse Racing In Ireland' In: Advances in Sports Economics. Newcastle, UK: Agenda Publishing. [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2021) | 'Winner Alright? New Evidence On High-Stakes Bidding And Returns To Ownership' David Butler and Robert Butler (2021) 'Winner Alright? New Evidence On High-Stakes Bidding And Returns To Ownership' In: Hannah Josepha Rachel Altman, Morris Altman, Benno Torgler. Routledge (eds). Behavioural Sports Economics: A Research Companion. London: Routledge. [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2018) | 'Rules Change and Incentives in the League of Ireland' Robert Butler and David Butler (2018) 'Rules Change and Incentives in the League of Ireland' In: New Perspectives on Association Football in Irish History. UK: Routledge. [Details] | |
| (2016) | 'Freedom and Growth in Ireland, 1980 to 2014' Robbie Butler and John Considine (2016) 'Freedom and Growth in Ireland, 1980 to 2014' In: Economic Freedom of the World: 2016 Annual Report. Canada: Frasier Institute. [Details] | |
| (2013) | 'League of Ireland: Offering Something Different' Robbie Butler (2013) 'League of Ireland: Offering Something Different' In: The Heart of the Game – Improving Football Governance through Supporter Involvement and Community Ownership. Cork. Cork: Foras Supporters Handbook. [Details] |
Invited Lectures
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2018) | Funding Horse Racing in Ireland and the Possible Consequences of BREXIT, University of Liverpool. Robert Butler and David Butler (2018) Funding Horse Racing in Ireland and the Possible Consequences of BREXIT, University of Liverpool. Invited Lectures [Details] | |
| (2018) | Economic Update - Global & Irish. Chartered Certified Public Accountants in Ireland. Robert Butler (2018) Economic Update - Global & Irish. Chartered Certified Public Accountants in Ireland. Invited Lectures [Details] | |
| (2018) | Lecture in Sports Economics University of Limerick Economics and Investment Society. Robert Butler (2018) Lecture in Sports Economics University of Limerick Economics and Investment Society. Invited Lectures [Details] | |
| (2017) | 3rd Annual Deloitte Financial Reporting Plus Conference. Robert Butler (2017) 3rd Annual Deloitte Financial Reporting Plus Conference. Invited Lectures [Details] | |
| (2016) | “Relative Age Effects in Football – An Overview”. 3rd Bachelor of Sports Studies and Physical Education. Robbie Butler and David Butler (2016) “Relative Age Effects in Football – An Overview”. 3rd Bachelor of Sports Studies and Physical Education. Invited Lectures [Details] | |
| (2016) | “Opening Address”. 4th University College Cork Economics Society Conference. University College Cork. Robbie Butler (2016) “Opening Address”. 4th University College Cork Economics Society Conference. University College Cork. Invited Lectures [Details] | |
| (2016) | “Sport and the Economy” Economists of the Future, Economics Society. Robbie Butler (2016) “Sport and the Economy” Economists of the Future, Economics Society. Invited Lectures [Details] | |
| (2015) | “Opening Address”. 3rd University College Cork Economics Society Conference. Robbie Butler and David Butler (2015) “Opening Address”. 3rd University College Cork Economics Society Conference. Invited Lectures [Details] | |
| (2014) | Entry Points to Learning: Using Sport to Teach Economics. Robbie Butler (2014) Entry Points to Learning: Using Sport to Teach Economics. Waterford Institute of Technology: Invited Lectures [Details] | |
| (2014) | “Soccernomics Stories”. Economics Society, University College Cork. Robbie Butler (2014) “Soccernomics Stories”. Economics Society, University College Cork. Invited Lectures [Details] | |
| (2014) | “Do people make irrational decisions?” Junior Economics, Economics Society Economics Week. University College Cork. Robbie Butler (2014) “Do people make irrational decisions?” Junior Economics, Economics Society Economics Week. University College Cork. Invited Lectures [Details] | |
| (2014) | The Relative Age Effect and Under-21 Irish Association Football: A Natural Experiment & Policy Recommendations National University of Ireland, Maynooth. Robbie Butler & David Butler (2014) The Relative Age Effect and Under-21 Irish Association Football: A Natural Experiment & Policy Recommendations National University of Ireland, Maynooth. Invited Lectures [Details] | |
| (2014) | “An Examination of Game Theory”. Junior Economics, Economics Society Economics Week. University College Cork. Robbie Butler (2014) “An Examination of Game Theory”. Junior Economics, Economics Society Economics Week. University College Cork. Invited Lectures [Details] | |
| (2014) | Opening Address”. 2nd Biennial University College Cork Economics Society Conference. Robbie Butler (2014) Opening Address”. 2nd Biennial University College Cork Economics Society Conference. Invited Lectures [Details] | |
| (2013) | “Ireland, Banking and the Future”. Economics Society, University College Cork. Robbie Butler & John Considine (2013) “Ireland, Banking and the Future”. Economics Society, University College Cork. Invited Lectures [Details] | |
| (2013) | After the Bailout”. Economics Society, University College Cork. Robbie Butler (2013) After the Bailout”. Economics Society, University College Cork. Invited Lectures [Details] | |
| (2013) | Ireland’s Public Finances, National Debt & Beyond 2014”. Accounting & Finance Society University College Cork. Robbie Butler (2013) Ireland’s Public Finances, National Debt & Beyond 2014”. Accounting & Finance Society University College Cork. Invited Lectures [Details] | |
| (2011) | An Insight into the Beautiful Game: The Economics of Football. Robbie Butler & David Butler (2011) An Insight into the Beautiful Game: The Economics of Football. National University of Ireland, Galway: Invited Lectures [Details] | |
| (2011) | “The Future of Ireland in the Europe Union”. Economics Society, University College Cork. Robbie Butler (2011) “The Future of Ireland in the Europe Union”. Economics Society, University College Cork. Invited Lectures [Details] | |
| (2011) | “From Class to Compromise”. 1st Biennial University College Cork Economics Society Conference. Robbie Butler (2011) “From Class to Compromise”. 1st Biennial University College Cork Economics Society Conference. Invited Lectures [Details] | |
| (2011) | That this house believes that the capitalist system should be abandoned”. University College Cork Philosophical Society. Robbie Butler (2011) That this house believes that the capitalist system should be abandoned”. University College Cork Philosophical Society. Invited Lectures [Details] | |
| (2010) | Relative Age Effects in Association Football: An Irish Analysis. Football Association of Ireland. Robert Butler and David Butler (2010) Relative Age Effects in Association Football: An Irish Analysis. Football Association of Ireland. Invited Lectures [Details] | |
| (2010) | What Does The IMF/EU Bailout Mean?”. University College Cork Green Party. Robbie Butler (2010) What Does The IMF/EU Bailout Mean?”. University College Cork Green Party. Invited Lectures [Details] | |
| (2010) | Relative Age Effects in Association Football: A European Analysis. UCC Entrepreneurial Society 2010 Week, University College Cork. Robbie Butler & David Butler (2010) Relative Age Effects in Association Football: A European Analysis. UCC Entrepreneurial Society 2010 Week, University College Cork. Invited Lectures [Details] | |
| (2009) | “The Irish Economy – The Road to Recovery”. University College Cork Green Party. Robbie Butler (2009) “The Irish Economy – The Road to Recovery”. University College Cork Green Party. Invited Lectures [Details] |
Professional Activities
Conference Contributions
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2019) | Scottish Economics Society Conference, Butler D, Butler R and Simmons, R. (2019) Contracts and bonuses in the sport of kings – jockeys’ pay and performance. [Oral Presentation], Scottish Economics Society Conference, Perth, Scotland . [Details] | |
| (2019) | 22nd Colloquium on Personnel Economics, Butler D, Butler R and Simmons, R. (2019) Contracts and bonuses in the sport of kings – jockeys’ pay and performance. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], 22nd Colloquium on Personnel Economics, University of Augsburg, Germany . [Details] | |
| (2019) | 22nd Colloquium on Personnel Economics, Butler D, Butler R and Simmons, R. (2019) Contracts and bonuses in the sport of kings – jockeys’ pay and performance. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], 22nd Colloquium on Personnel Economics, University of Augsburg, Germany . [Details] | |
| (2019) | Sport Economics & Sport Management (SESM) 4th International Conference, Butler D, Butler R and Simmons, R. (2019) Contracts and bonuses in the sport of kings – jockeys’ pay and performance. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Sport Economics & Sport Management (SESM) 4th International Conference, DIW Berlin, Germany . [Details] | |
| (2018) | Seminar Series, Robbie Butler, Liam Lenten and Pat Massey (2018) Bonus Incentives and Team-Effort Levels: Evidence from the ‘Field’. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Seminar Series, San Andrés University, Buenos Aires, Argentina . [Details] | |
| (2018) | Seminar Series, Robbie Butler, Liam Lenten and Pat Massey (2018) Bonus Incentives and Team-Effort Levels: Evidence from the ‘Field’. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Seminar Series, Torcuato Di Tella University, Buenos Aires, Argentina . [Details] | |
| (2018) | XIII Conference on Sport Economics: Outcome Uncertainty, Competitive Balance, Leagues and Fans, Robert Butler and Pat Massey (2018) Secondary Prizes and Match Uncertainty in Rugby Union Tournaments: The Impact of Bonus Points. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], XIII Conference on Sport Economics: Outcome Uncertainty, Competitive Balance, Leagues and Fans, Gijon, Spain . [Details] | |
| (2018) | Scottish Economics Society Conference, Robert Butler, David Butler and Justin Doran (2018) Turf Accountancy - A Spatial Analysis of Bookmakers. [Oral Presentation], Scottish Economics Society Conference, Perth, Scotland . [Details] | |
| (2017) | 2017 Sports Economics Workshop, Robbie Butler, Liam Lenten and Pat Massey (2017) Bonus Incentives and Team-Effort Levels: Evidence from the ‘Field’. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], 2017 Sports Economics Workshop, University College Cork . [Details] | |
| (2017) | Skellig Centre for Research and Innovation, Robbie Butler (2017) The Evolution of Sports Broadcasting. [Poster Presentation], Skellig Centre for Research and Innovation, Caherciveen, Co. Kerry . [Details] | |
| (2017) | Skellig Centre for Research and Innovation Seminar Series, Robbie Butler, David Butler and John Considine (2017) Stories in Sports Economics. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Skellig Centre for Research and Innovation Seminar Series, Caherciveen, Co. Kerry . [Details] | |
| (2017) | Irish Economic Association Conference, Robbie Butler, David Butler and Rory O'Riordan (2017) The Allocation of Additional Time in the English Premier League – “Fergie Time” post Sir Alex. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Irish Economic Association Conference, Bankers Institute, Dublin , 04-MAY-17. [Details] | |
| (2017) | PRONI - New Perspectives on Association Football In Irish History, Robbie Butler and David Butler (2017) Rule changes and incentives in the League of Ireland from 1970 to 2014. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], PRONI - New Perspectives on Association Football In Irish History, Belfast , 17-MAR-17. [Details] | |
| (2016) | Sports Business, Health and Exercise Seminar, Robbie Butler, David Butler and John Eakins (2016) Mystics and the Market: Predictions in the English Premier League. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Sports Business, Health and Exercise Seminar, Waterford Institute of Technology . [Details] | |
| (2016) | 8th ESEA Conference on Sport Economics, John Eakins, David Butler and Robbie Butler (2016) The Mystics and the Market – An Analysis of Premier League Outcome and Score Predictions. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], 8th ESEA Conference on Sport Economics, Groningen, Netherlands , 01-SEP-16 - 01-SEP-16. [Details] | |
| (2016) | Xi Gijon Conference on Sports Economics: Sport and Media, Robbie Butler & Pat Massey (2016) Has Competition in Pay TV Sports Broadcasting Benefitted Consumers?. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Xi Gijon Conference on Sports Economics: Sport and Media, Gijon, Spain . [Details] | |
| (2015) | 7th ESEA European Conference in Sports Economics, Robbie Butler, David Butler. Justin Doran & Sean O'Connor (2015) European Sports Economics Association. [Oral Presentation], 7th ESEA European Conference in Sports Economics, Zurich . [Details] | |
| (2014) | Dublin Economics Workshop, Robbie Butler (2014) Rule Changes in the League of Ireland 1920 – 2013. [Oral Presentation], Dublin Economics Workshop, Cork . [Details] | |
| (2014) | 6th European Sports Economics Association Conference, Robbie Butler & David Butler (2014) Referee Decision-making & Agency Theory: The Case of the English Premier League. [Oral Presentation], 6th European Sports Economics Association Conference, Antwerp Belgium . [Details] | |
| (2014) | Irish Economic Assocation Conference, David Butler & Robbie Butler (2014) The Relative Age Effect and Under-21 Irish Association Football: A Natural Experiment & Policy Recommendations. [Oral Presentation], Irish Economic Assocation Conference, University of Limerick . [Details] | |
| (2013) | Irish Society of New Economists Conference, Robbie Butler (2013) A Rehabilitation of Mancur Olson: The Rise & Decline of States. [Oral Presentation], Irish Society of New Economists Conference, National University of Ireland, Maynooth . [Details] | |
| (2012) | Group for Research in Organisational and Evolution Economics Conference, Robbie Butler (2012) Rehabilitation of Mancur Olson: The Rise & Decline of States. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Group for Research in Organisational and Evolution Economics Conference, Privas, France . [Details] | |
| (2012) | Irish Economic Assocation Conference, Robbie Butler (2012) The Rise & Decline of States. [Oral Presentation], Irish Economic Assocation Conference, National University of Ireland, Maynooth . [Details] | |
| (2012) | Irish Society of New Economists Conference, Robbie Butler (2012) Age, Effort and Outcome. [Oral Presentation], Irish Society of New Economists Conference, University College Cork . [Details] | |
| (2012) | Department of Economics Summer Research Symposium, Robbie Butler (2012) An Institutional Analysis of Long-Term Economic Growth. [Oral Presentation], Department of Economics Summer Research Symposium, University College Cork , 20-JUN-12 - 20-JUN-12. [Details] | |
| (2011) | Irish Economic Assocation 25th Annual Conference, Robbie Butler, David Butler & Rory O'Farrell; (2011) Home Bias in Premier League Added Time. [Oral Presentation], Irish Economic Assocation 25th Annual Conference, Limerick , 14-APR-11 - 16-APR-11. [Details] | |
| (2011) | GROE Awayday 2011, Robbie Butler; (2011) Group for Research in Organisational and Evolution Economics Conference. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], GROE Awayday 2011, Privas, France , 26-MAY-11 - 30-MAY-11. [Details] | |
| (2011) | Irish Society of New Economists Conference, Robbie Butler & Justin Doran; (2011) Competing Explanations of Economic Growth: Comparing New Economic Geography (NEG) and Neoclassical Growth Theory for EU Regions'. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], Irish Society of New Economists Conference, Bankers Institute Dublin , 18-AUG-11 - 19-AUG-11. [Details] | |
| (2010) | GROE Annual Workshop, Robbie Butler; (2010) How Rich Countries Got Rich: An Institutionalist Perspective. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], GROE Annual Workshop, Hatfield, England , 18-FEB-10 - 18-FEB-10. [Details] | |
| (2010) | GROE 2010 Awayday, Robbie Butler; (2010) Group for Research in Organisational and Evolutionary Economics Conference. [Invited Lectures (Workshops)], GROE 2010 Awayday, Privas, France , 30-APR-10 - 03-MAY-10. [Details] | |
| (2010) | UCC Entrepreneurial Society 2010 Week, David Butler & Robbie Butler (with JP MacManus, Donal O Cusack & Frankie Sheahan); (2010) Relative Age Effects in Association Football: A European Analysis. [Invited Oral Presentation], UCC Entrepreneurial Society 2010 Week, University College Cork , 12-JAN-10 - 12-JAN-10. [Details] | |
| (2010) | ISNE 2010, Trinity College Dublin, Robbie Butler & David Butler (2010) More Time Please: Biases in Premier League Additional Time. [Oral Presentation], ISNE 2010, Trinity College Dublin, TCD . [Details] | |
| (2010) | The Biennial International Conference in the Economics and Psychology of Football, David Butler & Robbie Butler; (2010) Relative Age Effects in Association Football: An Irish & European Analysis. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], The Biennial International Conference in the Economics and Psychology of Football, Heythrop College, University of London , 29-MAY-10 - 30-MAY-10. [Details] | |
| (2009) | ISNE 2009 Conference, David Butler & Robbie Butler; (2009) Relative Age Effects in Association Football. [Invited Oral Presentation], ISNE 2009 Conference, University of Limerick , 25-SEP-09 - 25-SEP-09. [Details] | |
| (2009) | Department of Economics UCC Research Seminar, Robbie Butler & David Butler; (2009) Relative Age Effects in Association Football. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], Department of Economics UCC Research Seminar, Cork, Ireland , 04-DEC-09 - 04-DEC-09. [Details] | |
| (2007) | INFER Conference Workshop on Public Goods, Meadhbh Sherman, Robbie Butler; (2007) Government Support for Horse Racing Ireland: The Allocation & Distribution of Public Funds. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], INFER Conference Workshop on Public Goods, Galway, Ireland , 21-SEP-07 - 21-SEP-07. [Details] | |
| (2006) | Political Science Association of Ireland Annual Conference, Robert Butler* and John Considine; (2006) Tom Garvin, Mancur Olson and Irish Economic Growth. [Oral Presentation], Political Science Association of Ireland Annual Conference, Cork , 21-OCT-06 - 21-OCT-06. [Details] | |
| (2006) | 20th Annual Irish Economic Association Conference, John Considine & Robbie Butler; (2006) Irish Economic Conference. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], 20th Annual Irish Economic Association Conference, Wexford, Ireland , 23-SEP-06 - 24-SEP-06. [Details] | |
| (2005) | Deptartment of Economics UCC Seminar Series, Robbie Butler & John Considine (2005) Olsonian Explanations of 20th Century Irish Economic Growth. [Oral Presentation], Deptartment of Economics UCC Seminar Series, University College Cork . [Details] |
Education
| Year | Institution | Qualification | Subject | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | University College Cork | Masters in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education | Education | |
| 2015 | University College Cork | Postgrad Dip in Teaching & Learning in HE | Education | |
| 2014 | University College Cork | Postgrad Cert. in Teaching & Learning in HE | Education | |
| 2013 | University of Hertfordshire | PhD | Economics | |
| 2005 | University College Cork | MEconSc | Economic Science | |
| 2004 | Waterford Institute of Technology | Bachelor of Business Studies | Economics & Finance |
Honours and Awards
| Year | Title | Awarding Body | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Research Publication Awards - ABS 4* | Cork University Business School | |
| 2021 | Researcher of the Year | College of Business and Law, UCC | |
| 2020 | Research Impact Award | Cork University Business School | |
| 2016 | Teaching Hero | National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education | |
| 2015 | President's Prize for Teaching | University College Cork | |
| 2015 | UCC Nomination for National 'Teaching Experts' Award | National Forum for Teaching and Learning | |
| 2013 | Doctoral Completion Award | School of Economic Advisory Board | |
| 2012 | Conference Recognition Award | School of Economic Advisory Board | |
| 2011 | Outstanding Teaching Award | School of Economic Advisory Board |
Professional Associations
| Association | Function | From / To | |
|---|---|---|---|
| European Sport Economic Association | Board Member | 01-OCT-23 / | |
| World Interdisciplinary Network for Institutional Research | OCM | 01-OCT-13 / | |
| European Sports Economics Association | Ordinary Member | 29-AUG-14 / | |
| International Association of Sports Economists (IASE) | Ordinary Member | 01-JAN-14 / 09-JAN-15 |
Committees
| Committee | Function | From / To | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCC/One Cork | Chair | 2022 / 2023 | |
| BComm International Board of Studies | Chair | 2016 / 2020 | |
| College of Business and Law Teaching and Learning Committee | OCM | 2015 / | |
| Bachelor of Arts Review Group | Introduciton and delivery of new BA Economics programme at undergraduate level in UCC | 2008 / | |
| Graduate Studies Committee | Assistant Chair | 2006 / 2017 | |
| Economics Society | School of Economics Economic Society Liaison Officer | 2010 / | |
| Business School Innovation and Entrepreneurship | OCM | 2014 / |
Employment
| Employer | Position | From / To | |
|---|---|---|---|
| University College Cork | Lecturer | 31-AUG-06 / |
Consultancy
| Client | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Cork Racecourse | ||
| Philips66 |
Outreach Activities
| Description | |
|---|---|
Skellig Centre for Research and Innovation |
Journal Activities
| Journal | Role | To / From | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journal Of Institutional Economics | Referee | - | |
| Journal Of Sports Economics | Series Editor | - | |
| Journal Of Economic Behavior And Organisation | Referee | - | |
| European Sport Management Quarterly | Referee | - | |
| Journal Of Sport Management | Referee | - | |
| European Journal Of Operational Research | Referee | - | |
| The International Journal Of Sport Finance | Referee | - | |
| Journal Of Sports Economics | Referee | - | |
| Ima Journal Of Management Mathematics | Referee | - | |
| Journal Of Sports Science | Referee | - | |
| International Advances In Economic Research | Referee | - |
Teaching Activities
Teaching Interests
At introductory level Robbie has instructed principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics to Arts, Commerce, Computer Science, Social Science, Government and Accountancy students.
At intermediate level he has lectured macroeconomics to BA degree students and Evening BA degree students. Robbie has also delivered final year modules in innovation, competitiveness and economic growth.
At postgraduate level Robbie has taught business simulations and research methods and delivered classes at both MBA level and Executive Education.
Research Information
Internal Collaborators
| Name | Institute | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Butler | University College Cork | IRELAND | |
| Thia Hennessy | University College Cork | IRELAND | |
| Meadhbh Sherman | University College Cork | IRELAND | |
| Justin Doran | University College Cork | IRELAND | |
| John Considine | University College Cork | IRELAND |
External Collaborators
| Name | Organisation / Institute | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sean O'Connor | Central Statistics Office | IRELAND | |
| Emma Dillion | Teagasc | IRELAND | |
| Francesca Gagliardi | University of Hertfordshire | ENGLAND | |
| Liam Lenten | La Trobe University | AUSTRALIA | |
| Geoffrey Hodgson | University of Hertfordshire | ENGLAND | |
| Rob Simmons | Lancaster University | ENGLAND | |
| Antoine Parent | Sciences Po Lyon | FRANCE | |
| Pat Massey | Compecon | IRELAND |