The comparative economics of sport /

Starting with a major survey of the economics of sport, this volume involves primarily a comparison of the European and American models of sport, how to restructure leagues to make them more competitive, the analysis of gate-sharing mechanisms, the economic impact of promotion and relegation and a c...

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Main Author: Szymanski, Stefan, 1960-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2010.
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Summary:Starting with a major survey of the economics of sport, this volume involves primarily a comparison of the European and American models of sport, how to restructure leagues to make them more competitive, the analysis of gate-sharing mechanisms, the economic impact of promotion and relegation and a comparison of broadcasting regimes.
Physical Description:xxiv, 310 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780230232242 (hbk.)
0230232248 (hbk.)