The economics and finance of professional team sports:

"This book takes an in-depth look at the economics and finance of professional team sports, with a strong focus on applied analysis and performance measurement, to enable students, researchers and practitioners to develop their professional knowledge of contemporary sport business. It examines...

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Main Authors: Plumley, Daniel (Author), Wilson, Robert 1980- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London ; New York Routledge 2023
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Summary:"This book takes an in-depth look at the economics and finance of professional team sports, with a strong focus on applied analysis and performance measurement, to enable students, researchers and practitioners to develop their professional knowledge of contemporary sport business. It examines the key themes that define professional team sports today, including the unique features of the team sport market place, the operation of leagues, competitive balance, salary caps, draft systems, income from broadcasting rights, the role of agents, and governance and financial regulation. It analyses the functional aspects of sport finance including where the money flows in and out, how to measure performance holistically and how to interpret the financial performance of professional sport teams. The final part of the book covers emerging and disruptive forces that may shape the market in the future. It includes real-world cases and data in every chapter, including sports from football to Formula 1 and the NFL to the NBA, covering both established and emerging markets around the world. No other book offers such an up-to-date and practical guide to the most important sector of international sport business today. This book is essential reading for any course in sport finance and economics, sport business, sport media and marketing, international business, or the economics of service and entertainment industries, and invaluable reading for any sport business professional looking to improve their professional skills"--
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:xiv, 172 Seiten Diagramme
ISBN:9780367655679
9780367655662

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