Topics in Sports Economics by Thomas Miceli - 9781035339389

Topics in Sports EconomicsAuthor(s): Thomas Miceli\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd\nISBN-13: 9781035339389, 978-1035339389\nSynopsis\nThis innovative book examines key financial dimensions within the world of sports. Thomas J. Miceli discusses topics ranging from the business nature of sports leagues and the pricing of sports events to college sports and the implementation of sports-related public policies.\n\nViewing sports leagues as competitive economic organizations, Miceli examines the unique aspects of the labour market for professional athletes. Utilising examples from the National Football League, Major League Baseball and the National Collegiate Athletic Association, he expands on athletes wages, exploring salary determination, risk sharing and incentives, as well as payment of college-level athletes and players training in the minor leagues. The book discusses the optimal enforcement of rules in.