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Sports Economics Uncut

Author : Brian Goff

Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing

Page : 272 pages

File Size : 17,23 MB

Release : 2018-08-31

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1788118731

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“Sport has the power to change the world.” Sports Economics Uncut expresses this insight from Nelson Mandela, exploring sports as a fascinating mirror of the world and a powerful agent of change. In it, Brian Goff covers subjects ranging from the ebb and flow of racial discrimination, to inequality, law enforcement, managers and risky decisions, club membership, and politics. Much more than merely a review or synthesis, this book extends existing perspectives and explores provocative questions such as: how systematic is racial bias in pro sports today? Is all racial segregation in sports due to racial bias? How much are college athletes really worth, and is league parity really optimal?



A Modern Guide to Sports Economics

Author : Koning, Ruud H.

Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing

Page : 384 pages

File Size : 14,24 MB

Release : 2021-10-26

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 1789906539

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Book Description

This timely Modern Guide offers critical insights into developments in both professional and recreational sports through the lens of the economic forces that determine them. It explores the benefits of the relationship between sports and economics, highlighting ways that economic research can help to understand sports better and the ways that sport provides opportunities to test economic theories.



Sports Economics

Author : Roger D. Blair

Publisher : Cambridge University Press

Page : 555 pages

File Size : 20,30 MB

Release : 2011-12-12

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1139504525

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Book Description

Sports Economics, the most comprehensive textbook in the field by celebrated economist Roger D. Blair, focuses primarily on the business and economics aspects of major professional sports and the NCAA. It employs the basic principles of economics to address issues such as the organization of leagues, pricing, advertising and broadcasting as well as the labor market in sports. Among its novel features is the candid coverage of the image and integrity of players, teams, managers and the leagues themselves, including cases of gambling, cheating, misconduct and steroids. Blair explains how economic decisions are made under conditions of uncertainty using the well-known expected utility model and makes extensive use of present value concepts to analyze investment decisions. Numerous examples are drawn from the daily press. The text offers ample boxes to illustrate sports themes, as well as extensive use of diagrams, tables, problem sets and research questions.



Sports Economics for Non-Economists

Author : Wray Vamplew

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 182 pages

File Size : 21,59 MB

Release : 2022-03-31

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 100057007X

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Book Description

This book cuts through the jargon and complicated formulae to focus on the key concepts in sports economics, introducing the fundamentals in a concise and engaging way to give the reader without a background in economics the tools with which to read and apply sports economics in their work. Full of real-world cases and stories, the book offers a short economic history of sport and explains the economic foundations of the world of sport today, from local leagues to mega-events. Covering both amateur and professional sports, it explores and explains the most important issues in contemporary sports economics, from player transfer markets and the rise of women’s sports to the spending behaviour of fans and the growing shadow of corruption. A fascinating read for any student, researcher or practitioner working in sport, or for the general reader who wants to understand the background to many of the most important stories in sport today, this is the only book on sports economics that you will ever need.



Historical Perspectives on Sports Economics

Author : John K. Wilson

Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing

Page : 208 pages

File Size : 22,50 MB

Release : 2019

Category :

ISBN : 178897784X

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Book Description

The sports sector, apart from being of economic significance in itself, is clearly one that many citizens share a great interest in. It is not mere results, but aspects such as history, statistics, interest in labour markets and finances that often spark people’s interest. Historical Perspectives on Sports Economics explores a variety of topics including mega-event analysis, sports governance, anthropometrics, gambling, industrial organisation, infrastructure development and racial issues.



The Economics of Sports

Author : Michael A. Leeds

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 404 pages

File Size : 46,11 MB

Release : 2018-04-27

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1351684507

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Book Description

The sports industry provides a seemingly endless set of examples from every area of microeconomics, giving students the opportunity to study economics in a context that holds their interest. Thoroughly updated to reflect the current sports landscape, The Economics of Sports introduces core economic concepts and theories and applies them to American and international sports. Updates for this sixth edition include: More coverage of international sports, including European football; A revised chapter on competitive balance, reflecting new techniques; A brand-new chapter on mega-events such as the Olympics and World Cup; New material on umpire bias; A completely redesigned chapter on amateur competition that focuses exclusively on intercollegiate sports. This chapter is also now modular, enabling instructors who wish to intersperse it with the other chapters to do so with greater ease. This accessible text is supported by a companion website which includes resources for students and instructors. It is the perfect text for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses on sports economics.



Sports Economics

Author : Paul Downward

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 431 pages

File Size : 31,53 MB

Release : 2009

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 0750683546

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Book Description

This book provides a highly accessible introduction to the main theoretical, empirical and policy issues that emanate from the economic analysis of sport.



Sports Economics

Author : Rodney D. Fort

Publisher : Prentice Hall

Page : 560 pages

File Size : 17,58 MB

Release : 2006

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN :

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This unique book applies economic theory to the business of sports. It deals mainly with professional team sports (with a section devoted to college team sports), showing how supply and demand join at the market level, and how team owners act together through their leagues (or athletic departments through the NCAA) to facilitate their market power. This book will help the reader understand the business side of sports and how it impacts the games seen at the stadium or in the arena. Topics covered in this book are: demand, supply, and sports market outcomes; the market for talent and labor relations; government and the sports business; and college sports. With amusing anecdotes and interesting stories about sports business personalities, this book is for anyone who is involved in the economic side of sports and sports management. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.



The SAGE Handbook of Sports Economics

Author : Paul Downward

Publisher : SAGE

Page : 1077 pages

File Size : 16,48 MB

Release : 2019-08-26

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1526444518

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Book Description

Sports economics is a well-established and dynamic area of study; a key component in the fields of sport management, sport science and sport studies, as well as in other areas of economics, finance and management. Covering amateur to professional sports, individual events and organised tournaments, this Handbook provides an authoritative contribution to the understanding of sport in the economy. The editors of The SAGE Handbook of Sports Economics have brought together a global team of respected scholars to create this benchmark collection of insights into sports economics. Each chapter includes a study of a specific context in which issues arise in sports economics, a critical presentation of its main theoretical contributions, an overview of current research findings, and an outline of enquiry for future research. PART I: The Nature and Value of the Sports System and Economy PART II: Amateur Sports Participation, Supply and Impact PART III: Professional Team Sports PART IV: Professional Sports Leagues PART V: Sports Events and their Impacts PART VI: Individual Sports PART VII: Future Research



Playbooks and Checkbooks

Author : Stefan Szymanski

Publisher : Princeton University Press

Page : 248 pages

File Size : 19,41 MB

Release : 2020-05-26

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 0691202761

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"What economic rules govern sports? How does the sports business differ from other businesses? [This book examines] the fundamental economic relationships shaping modern sports. Focusing on the ways that the sports business does and does not overlap with economics, the book uncovers the core paradox at the heart of the sports industry. Unlike other businesses, the sports industry would not survive if competitors obliterated each other to extinction, financially or otherwise--without rivals there is nothing to sell. Playbooks and Checkbooks examines how this unique economic truth plays out in the sports world, both on and off the field"--Publisher marketing.