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The ball game biz : an introduction to the economics of professional team sports / David George Surdam.
- Title
- The ball game biz : an introduction to the economics of professional team sports / David George Surdam.
- Author
- Surdam, David G. (David George)
- Publication
- Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2010.
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Text | Use in library | GV880 .S87 2010 | Off-site |
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- Description
- v, 198 p.; 23 cm.
- Summary
- "This work uses economic theory, simple probability, statistical concepts and game theory to analyze the economics of professional sports. Many key issues that have sparked raging arguments among fans and writers are addressed, including free agency's effect on competitive balance, how rising player salaries have/haven't affected ticket prices, among many others"--Provided by publisher.
- Subject
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Processing Action (note)
- committed to retain
- ISBN
- 9780786460571 (softcover : alk. paper)
- 0786460571 (softcover : alk. paper)
- LCCN
- ^^2010029786
- Owning Institutions
- Harvard Library