The purpose of this article is to explore the determining factors of household expenditures on sports participation. Due to a relatively large amount of zero-expenditures, simple regression methods are not suited. Because of methodological reasons, the two-step Heckman approach is used over the...

Einleitung -- Analytischer Rahmen des SIVSCE-Projekts -- Kapitel 1: Belgien (Flandern) -- Kapitel 2: Dänemark -- Kapitel 3: England -- Kapitel 4: Deutschland -- Kapitel 5: Ungarn -- Kapitel 6: Die Niederlande -- Kapitel 7: Norwegen -- Kapitel 8: Polen -- Kapitel 9: Spanien -- Kapitel 10:...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyze whether the fitness industry in Belgium is financially viable in its position as a growing commercial player within the framework of the European sport model where non-profit and public sport providers still have a strong impact....

This book takes a closer look at the societal functions of sports clubs by using the broad range of empirical data of a comparative study. There is a limited amount of up-to-date knowledge on the functions of sports clubs and their potential to promote public health, social cohesion and...

Introduction -- Analytical Framework of the SIVSCE Project -- Chapter 1: Belgium (Flanders) -- Chapter 2: Denmark -- Chapter 3: England -- Chapter 4: Germany -- Chapter 5: Hungary -- Chapter 6: The Netherlands -- Chapter 7: Norway -- Chapter 8: Poland -- Chapter 9: Spain -- Chapter 10:...

Purpose: Regarding globalization trends, it is essential for multinational corporations (MNCs) to operate in China if they are to succeed in the international business environment. It is therefore vital to study how those MNCs investing in China have fared. The purpose of this paper is to...