Find a copy in the library
Finding libraries that hold this item...
Details
| Document Type: | Book |
|---|---|
| All Authors / Contributors: |
Chris Gratton; Peter Taylor |
| ISBN: | 0419189602 9780419189602 |
| OCLC Number: | 42002778 |
| Notes: | Rev. ed. of: Sports and recreation. 1985. |
| Description: | 234 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. |
| Contents: | Sport and economics -- The economic importance of sport -- Demand -- The demand for leisure time -- The demand for sport: theory -- The demand for sport: evidence -- Supply -- Government and sport -- The voluntary sector and sport -- The commercial sector and sport -- Contemporary issues in the economics of sport -- Sports sponsorship -- Major sports events -- Professional team sports -- Sport and broadcasting. |
| Responsibility: | Chris Gratton and Peter Taylor. |
| More information: |
Abstract:
"It is now recognised that sport is an industry accounting for a significant share of Gross Domestic Product, consumer spending and employment. However, there has been little systematic study of the industry by economists. This book attempts to fill that gap by providing a comprehensive approach to the application of economics to the sports market. It gives particular emphasis to the role and importance of the commercial sector in sport." "This book covers a key part of sports management and sports studies courses, making it a vital learning resource for students on such courses and for those studying sport as an applied topic on economics courses. It should also appeal to professionals in sport and leisure management consultancy and local government. The substantial bibliography is evidence of the wealth of information now available on the sports industry."--BOOK JACKET.
Reviews
User-contributed reviews
Add a review and share your thoughts with other readers.
Be the first.
Add a review and share your thoughts with other readers.
Be the first.
Tags
Add tags for "Economics of sport and recreation".
Be the first.

