Sports Economics: Theory, Evidence and Policy (Sport Management) (Sport Management Series)

Sports Economics is the ideal introduction for all sport management and sport policy students and those for whom economics is a relatively new area of study.The book will also provide an ideal introduction to sports economics for economics students new to the area.Specifically designed to make economics accessible the context of sport is the focus of analysis, ensuring that this book is lively, accessible and approachable.The full scope of the sports economy is examined, covering the three main arenas in which sport takes place - mass participation, professional sports and sports events.The key elements of the economic representation of these three markets are considered, such as the underlying demand for and supply of these sports, together with the main policy issues affecting themWhilst truly international in scope, it focuses particularly on specific comparisons between the US, the UK and mainland Europe.The breadth of discussion and international emphasis is brought to life by a d