Sports Economics

Name: Sports Economics
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ISBN: 9780750683548

ISBN-10: 0750683546

ISBN-13: 9780750683548

Edition: 2009

Authors: Paul Downward, Alistair Dawson, Trudo Dejonghe

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The Economics of Sport provides a highly accessible introduction to the main theoretical, empirical and policy issues that emanate from the economic analysis of sport. Written in a style that makes economics accessible to sports management and policy students, this is a lively and reader-friendly examination of the crucial areas that make up the sports economy. It embraces the full scope of the sports economy, covering the three main arenas in which sport takes place - mass participation, professional sports and sports events. The key elements of the economic representation of these three markets is examined, together with the main policy issues, as well as the underlying demand for and…

Book details

Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Routledge
Publication date: 5/7/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 440
Size: 7.68" wide x 8.98" long x 0.94" tall
Weight: 1.848
Language: English




The Economics of Sport: Introduction



The Nature, Organisation and Economic Significance of Sports



The Economics of Sports Participation



The Economics of Sports Participation: Evidence



The Supply of Participant Sport: The Public and Private Sector



The Supply of Participant Sport: Volunteers and Sports Clubs



The



Uncertainty of Outcome, Competitive Balance and Bias in Sports Leagues



Cross-subsidisation in professional sports leagues



The Demand for Professional Team Sports: Attendance and Broadcasting



The Labour Market in Professional Team Sports



The Economics of Sports Events and Infrastructure