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Economics of professional sports / Brad R. Humphreys

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Morgantown, West Virginia : BRH Publishing, c2013Description: 256 pages : illustrations ; 30 cmISBN:
  • 9780615909356
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • GV 716 .H86 2013
Contents:
1. An economic approach to sport -- 2. The sports industry -- 3. A short run model of team decisions -- 4. A long run model of team decisions -- 5. Sports leagues -- 6. Outcome uncertainty and consumer choice -- 7. Measuring and analyzing competitive balance -- 8. Stadiums, arenas, and subsidies -- 9. Sports betting markets -- 10. Pay and performance in professional sports -- 11. The economics of individual sports
Summary: Economics of professional sports applies economic models and concepts to the professional sports industry. Viewing the professional sports industry through the lens of economics provides powerful insights into why players, teams, and leagues behave the way they do and provides a deeper understanding of economics and economic decision making.
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Books Books National University - Manila LRC - Annex General Circulation Physical Education - Sports and Wellness GC GV 716 .H86 2013 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) c.1 Available NULIB000009267

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1. An economic approach to sport -- 2. The sports industry -- 3. A short run model of team decisions -- 4. A long run model of team decisions -- 5. Sports leagues -- 6. Outcome uncertainty and consumer choice -- 7. Measuring and analyzing competitive balance -- 8. Stadiums, arenas, and subsidies -- 9. Sports betting markets -- 10. Pay and performance in professional sports -- 11. The economics of individual sports

Economics of professional sports applies economic models and concepts to the professional sports industry. Viewing the professional sports industry through the lens of economics provides powerful insights into why players, teams, and leagues behave the way they do and provides a deeper understanding of economics and economic decision making.

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