"Starting with a major survey of the economics of sport, this volume involves primarily a comparison of the European and American models of sport, how to restructure leagues to make them more competitive, the analysis of gate-sharing mechanisms, the economic impact of promotion and relegation...

pt. 1. The sports industry: Sport in the late capitalist movement / David L. Andrews ; The sporting goods industry : from struggling entrepreneurs to national businesses to transnational corporations / George H. Sage ; Sports globalisation, the state and the problem of governance / Barrie...

pt. 1. Theoretical perspectives and methodologies -- pt. 2. Globalisation, governance, partnerships and networks in sport policy -- pt. 3. Elite sports policies -- pt. 4. Development, sport and joint policy agendas -- pt. 5. Social theory and sports policy.