Analyses the theory of professional team sports. This book explores the special characteristics of the industry, analysing the product and player labour market

This revised and updated edition of The Economic Theory of Professional Team Sports elaborates on the themes of the successful first edition of this book.

This book is unique in that it offers the first truly rigorous application of economic principles to its subject. The authors analyse:* the economic literature

This book provides a highly accessible introduction to the main theoretical, empirical and policy issues that emanate from the economic analysis of sport.

The editors should be commended for taking on such a big task, and succeeding so well. This book should be in the library of every institution where students ha