The economics of football /

An original economic analysis of professional football. Uses theoretical and empirical methods to consider role of owners, managers, players and spectators. Concludes with an extended discussion of key policy issues, including European super league proposals, contractual arrangements in the players&...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Dobson, Stephen
Other Authors: Goddard, John A.
Format: Licensed eBooks
Language:English
Published: New York : Cambridge University Press, 2001.
Online Access:https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=112481
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Summary:An original economic analysis of professional football. Uses theoretical and empirical methods to consider role of owners, managers, players and spectators. Concludes with an extended discussion of key policy issues, including European super league proposals, contractual arrangements in the players' labour market, and football's evolving relationship with the broadcasting media.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xviii, 458 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 440-451) and index.
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