The Economics of Sport: An International Perspective
Author: Rosentraub, Mark,Sandy, Robert,Mark RosentraubPublisher: Macmillan Education UKCategory: Economics, Economics, Industry & Industrial Studies, Sports BooksBook Format: HardcoverThis text, by three distinguished authors, applies the theories and techniques of economic analysis to sport and topics related to the business of sport. It builds on a basis of introductory microeconomics and continues the discussion, generally at an intermediate standard. The text has an international perspective, primarily the US, Canada, Europe and Australia, and contains relevant and entertaining case studies. The text suits both undergradute and postgraduate students in that while it provides a clear progression of topics throughout, it also incorporates optional sections in each chapters of a higher and more challenging level.
ROBERT SANDY is Associate Professor of Economics and Chair, Department of Economics, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)
PETER SLOANE is Professor of Economics, University of Swansea.
MARK ROSENTRAUB is Professor and Dean at Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs, Cleveland State University, USA
Table Of Contents
Introduction.- Club and League Objectives: Profit Versus Utility Maximisation.- Demand and Pricing.- The Labor Market for Players.- Discrimination in Professional Sports.- The Economic Implications of Sports Broadcasting.- Sports Teams and Leagues: From A Business Necessity to Dominating Cartels.- Sports and Economic Development.- Financing the Facilities Used by Professional Sports Teams.- Non-Team Sports and Incentives.- College Sports.- Government and Sports Policy.About Robert Sandy
ROBERT SANDY is Associate Professor of Economics and Chair, Department of Economics, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) PETER SLOANE is Professor of Economics, University of Swansea. MARK ROSENTRAUB is Professor and Dean at Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs, Cleveland State University, USA(BK-9780333792711)
SKU | BK-9780333792711 |
Barcode # | 9780333792711 |
Brand | Macmillan Education UK |
Artist / Author | Rosentraub, Mark, Sandy, Robert, Mark Rosentraub |
Shipping Weight | 0.7100kg |
Shipping Width | 0.170m |
Shipping Height | 0.030m |
Shipping Length | 0.230m |
Assembled Length | 22.900m |
Assembled Height | 2.500m |
Assembled Width | 16.800m |
Type | Hardcover |
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