Publisher's Synopsis
Short, self-contained introduction to sports economics for readers with no prior knowledge of economics
Everybody studying or researching sport from a social sciences perspective needs to have a basic grasp of economics
Avoids jargon, focusing on the key concepts and real-world cases
Explains the most important issues in sports economics, from leagues and events to the rise of women's sport
Covers sport at all levels, from amateur to elite
Also explores the dark side of sports economics, from corruption to the impact of the COVID19 crisis