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The Economics of Sport

An International Perspective

Authors:

  1. Robert Sandy

    1. Department of Economics, IUPUI (Indiana University Purdue University of Indianapolis), USA

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  2. Peter J. Sloane

    1. WELMERC (The Welsh Economy Labour Market Evaluation and Research Centre), Department of Economics, University of Wales Swansea, UK

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  3. Mark S. Rosentraub

    1. Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs, Cleveland State University, USA

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  • International perspective Use of both US and European case studies a unique and illuminating feature Stimulating framework for discussion of standard economic topics

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvi
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  2. Introduction

    • Robert Sandy, Peter J. Sloane, Mark S. Rosentraub
    Pages 1-9

  3. Club and league objectives: profit versus utility maximization

    • Robert Sandy, Peter J. Sloane, Mark S. Rosentraub
    Pages 10-27

  4. Demand and pricing

    • Robert Sandy, Peter J. Sloane, Mark S. Rosentraub
    Pages 28-63

  5. The labor market for players

    • Robert Sandy, Peter J. Sloane, Mark S. Rosentraub
    Pages 64-103

  6. Discrimination in professional sports

    • Robert Sandy, Peter J. Sloane, Mark S. Rosentraub
    Pages 104-126

  7. The economic implications of sports broadcasting

    • Robert Sandy, Peter J. Sloane, Mark S. Rosentraub
    Pages 127-154

  8. Sports teams and leagues: from a business necessity to dominating cartels

    • Robert Sandy, Peter J. Sloane, Mark S. Rosentraub
    Pages 155-185

  9. Sports and economic development

    • Robert Sandy, Peter J. Sloane, Mark S. Rosentraub
    Pages 186-214

  10. Financing the facilities used by professional sports teams

    • Robert Sandy, Peter J. Sloane, Mark S. Rosentraub
    Pages 215-240

  11. Nonteam sports and incentives

    • Robert Sandy, Peter J. Sloane, Mark S. Rosentraub
    Pages 241-256

  12. College sports in the USA and the role of the NCAA

    • Robert Sandy, Peter J. Sloane, Mark S. Rosentraub
    Pages 257-284

  13. Government and sports policy

    • Robert Sandy, Peter J. Sloane, Mark S. Rosentraub
    Pages 285-304

  14. Back Matter

    Pages 305-347
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About this book

This 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.
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Economics, IUPUI (Indiana University Purdue University of Indianapolis), USA

    Robert Sandy

  • WELMERC (The Welsh Economy Labour Market Evaluation and Research Centre), Department of Economics, University of Wales Swansea, UK

    Peter J. Sloane

  • Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs, Cleveland State University, USA

    Mark S. Rosentraub

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About the authors

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
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Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: The Economics of Sport

  • Book Subtitle: An International Perspective

  • Authors: Robert Sandy, Peter J. Sloane, Mark S. Rosentraub

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-230-37403-4

  • Publisher: Red Globe Press London

  • eBook Packages: Palgrave Business & Management Collection, Business and Management (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2004

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVI, 347

  • Additional Information: Previously published under the imprint Palgrave

  • Topics: Sports Economics

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