The Economics of Sports, 7th edition, is a paperback sports economics textbook by Michael A. Leeds, Peter von Allmen and Victor A. Matheson.
The authors explain economic concepts through examples from US and international sports, connecting economic theory with the sports industry. The book supports students studying how economic analysis applies to sporting organizations and activity, with coverage that also includes diversity, equity and inclusion and the not-for-profit sector. ISBN 9781032330051 identifies this printed edition.
The sports industry provides a seemingly endless set of examples from every area of microeconomics, giving students the opportunity to study economics in a context that holds their interest. Thoroughly updated to reflect the current landscape, introducing core economic concepts and theories, and applies them to US and international sports. Read more