ISBN:
9781783474769
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (xi, 222 pages)
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diagrams
Series Statement:
New horizons in the economics of sport
Series Statement:
Edward Elgar E-Book Archive
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als The economics of competitive sports
DDC:
338.47796
Keywords:
Sport
;
Profisport
;
Sportökonomik
;
Sports Economic aspects
;
Electronic books
;
Sportökonomie
Abstract:
Competition is the very essence of professional sports, yet how do we measure it? Has the level of competition changed over time? Can organizers influence the degree of competition, for example, by changing rewards? How does the audience appreciate competition? The Economics of Competitive Sports examines and addresses these questions. This volume presents a state-of-the-art overview of the economics of competitive sport with contributions from leading experts in the field. The initial chapters present a discussion of the organization of sports and competition, exploring how leagues form, operate and compete. The second part of the book deals with the competition, rewards and outcomes of actual organized leagues and contests. Competitive balance and responses to incentives are covered extensively. Academics, policymakers and students seeking an in-depth and practical understanding of the economics of competition in sport will find this volume indispensible.
DOI:
10.4337/9781783474769
URL:
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