Screen LibrarySports economics
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Cambridge University Press,
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| Publisher Address: | New York |
| Publication Dates: | 2012. |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Carrier Form: | xxiii, 530 p.: ill. ; 26 cm. |
| ISBN: |
9780521876612 (hardback) 0521876613 (hardback) |
| Index Number: | G80 |
| CLC: | G80-05 |
| Call Number: | G80-05/B635 |
| Contents: |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes. Introduction to sports economics -- The business of sports -- Sports leagues and organizations -- Competitive balance -- Pricing decisions -- Advertising in the sports industry -- The market for sports broadcasting rights -- Insuring player talent -- Sports leagues and antitrust policy -- Sports gambling -- Cheating in sports -- Misconduct and discipline -- Steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs -- Competing for sports franchises and events -- Economic impact of sports events -- Financing sports facilities -- Salary determination : Competition and monopsony ... Sports Economics focuses primarily on the business and economics aspects of major professional sports, employing the basic principles of economics to address essential issues in the industry. |