Greedy millionaires wanting more? -- Labor relations in baseball: labor war and peace in the national pastime -- The National Football League: victory through the legal system -- NBA: the rise and fall of the NBPA -- Labor struggles in the NHL: the rise and fall of the NHLPA -- The inevitability...

The development of sports economics has exploded in recent years, and this well-researched and relevant book explores some of the most critical themes. Contemporary Issues in Sports Economics examines topics that have previously received little attention in the literature, such as the...

This book offers a comparative perspective on the economics of sport and highlights both the similarities and differences in the North American and European models of sport. It tackles policy issues, such as the organising, financing and regulation of team sports alongside theoretical issues...