This work uses economic theory, simple probability, statistical concepts and game theory to analyze the economics of professional sports. It treats sports leagues as cartels and uses historical examples to test theories regarding labor economics. Many key issues that have sparked raging arguments among fans and writers are addressed, including free agency's effect on competitive balance, how rising player salaries have/haven't affected ticket prices, and the effect of a new stadium on the local economy, among many others. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.…mehr
This work uses economic theory, simple probability, statistical concepts and game theory to analyze the economics of professional sports. It treats sports leagues as cartels and uses historical examples to test theories regarding labor economics. Many key issues that have sparked raging arguments among fans and writers are addressed, including free agency's effect on competitive balance, how rising player salaries have/haven't affected ticket prices, and the effect of a new stadium on the local economy, among many others. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.
David George Surdam is an associate professor of economics at the University of Northern Iowa. He has published books on the economics of the American Civil War and Major League Baseball during the postwar era.
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Table of Contents Preface and Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Why Economists Are Not Like Most People 2. Sports Numeracy 3. Game Theory Applied to Sports 4. Demand for Games and Profitability 5. Competitive Balance, Player Movement, and the Reserve Clause 6. Will Revenue Sharing Enhance Parity? 7. Why Professional Athletes Make Big Bucks 8. Discrimination in the World of Sports 9. Keeping Out the Riff-Raff Conclusion Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
Table of Contents Preface and Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Why Economists Are Not Like Most People 2. Sports Numeracy 3. Game Theory Applied to Sports 4. Demand for Games and Profitability 5. Competitive Balance, Player Movement, and the Reserve Clause 6. Will Revenue Sharing Enhance Parity? 7. Why Professional Athletes Make Big Bucks 8. Discrimination in the World of Sports 9. Keeping Out the Riff-Raff Conclusion Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
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