TY  - BOOK
AU  - Wilson, John K 
AU  - Pomfret, Richard 
TI  - Historical Perspectives on Sports Economics : Lessons from the Field
SN  - 9781788977838
U1  - 338.47796 
PY  - 2019///
CY  - Cheltenham, Glos
PB  - Edward Elgar Publishing
KW  - Sports and fitness
KW  - Sports Economic aspects History
KW  - Sports Economic aspects
N2  - The sports sector, apart from being of economic significance in itself, is clearly one that many citizens share a great interest in. It is not mere results, but aspects such as history, statistics, interest in labour markets and finances that often spark people's interest.
The characteristics of the sports sector and the data it provides allows economists to cast light on a large number of economic issues facing society. Historical Perspectives on Sports Economics explores a variety of topics, including mega-event analysis, sports governance, anthropometrics, gambling, industrial organisation, infrastructure development and racial issues.
The analysis is sufficiently non-technical and will appeal not only to academic economists and students, but to historians and sports enthusiasts as well
ER  -