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Economics of Sports, The

A unique framework introduces the essentials of economics in three sections illustrating key areas—industrial organization, public finance, and labor economics. The final section covers theories related to the not-for-profit sector such as the theory of bureaucracy.
The text is accessible to both majors and non-majors, and only a principles background is required.
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Author: Michael Leeds; Peter Von Allmen
Publishing Date: Aug 2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 496 Pages

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Textbook: Economics of Sports, The - International Y74781317 Distribution Details

About the Author

While trained as a labor economist, Michael Leeds is best known for his teaching and research in sports economics. His research has appeared in such journals as The Journal of Urban Economics,Economic Inquiry, and The Journal of Sports Economics. A recent paper co-authored with Jonathan Scott and William Dunkelberg on the search for lenders won a “best paper” award at the 2004 Meetings of the Eastern Finance Association. Along with Peter von Allmen (a Temple Ph.D.), he is coauthor of the The Economics of Sports and a forthcoming principles of economics textbook. His recent research includes work on the impact of major college football on Title IX compliance and on the economic value of naming rights purchases. Since 1994 he has been Director of the Honors Program in the Fox School of Business. http://www.dropshippers.co.za/

Peter von Allmen is a Professor of Economics and Business at Moravian College. He received his B.A. from the College of Wooster and his Ph.D. from Temple University. Dr. von Allmen teaches courses in microeconomic theory, labor economics, industrial organization, the economics of sports, and the economics of health & health care. He has published in the areas of family labor supply, compensation schemes in professional sports, and post-secondary pedagogy. He is the co-author of The Economics of Sports. A second text is forthcoming. In addition, he has served as a consultant in the pharmaceutical industry. http://www.dropshippers.co.za/

I. INTRODUCTION AND REVIEW OF ECONOMIC CONCEPTS

1. Introduction 2. Review of the Economist's Arsenal

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II. THE INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION OF SPORTS

Sports Franchises as Profit-Maximizing Firms 4. Monopoly and Antitrust 5. Competitive Balance

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III. THE PUBLIC FINANCE OF SPORTS

The Public Finance of Sports: The Market for Sports Franchises 7. The Costs and Benefits of a Franchise to a City

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IV. THE LABOR ECONOMICS OF SPORTS

An Introduction to Labor Markets in Professional Sports 9. Labor Unions and Labor Relations 10. Discrimination 11. The Economics of Amateurism and College Sports

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