We analyze attendance of professional football matches in England finding that it is related to unemployment over a very long period of time. More unemployment leads to lower attendances. Distinguishing between leagues, we find that the relationship is larger for lower leagues, i.e. attendance...

The redefinition of the sports business -- The structures of ownership -- Financial statements, revenues, and costs -- Facilities: "disneyfication" and design -- Stadium financing -- Sports teams and real estate development, or real estate development companies with sports teams? -- Media and...