Includes bibliographical references (pages 151-157) and index.
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The peculiar economics of professional team sports -- Sports product market -- Player labour market -- Product and labour market -- Restrictions on player mobility -- Revenue sharing -- Salary caps.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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Analyses the theory of professional team sports. This book explores the special characteristics of the industry, analysing the product and player labour market under both the profit- and win-maximisation hypothesis. It investigates the impact of different league regulations such as the transfer system, revenue sharing arrangements and salary caps.
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