The Ball Game Biz: An Introduction to the Economics Of Professional Team Sports
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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. -- Provided by publisher
Keywords
Baseball -- Economic aspects -- United States; Major League Baseball (Organization) -- Finance; Major League Baseball (Organization);
Document Type
Book
ISBN
9780786460571
Publication Date
2010
Publisher
McFarland & Co.
City
Jefferson, NC
Department
Department of Economics
Object Description
v, 198 p.
Language
en
Recommended Citation
Surdam, David G., "The Ball Game Biz: An Introduction to the Economics Of Professional Team Sports" (2010). Faculty Book Gallery. 61.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/facbook/61
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