With updated financial data throughout, this book exposes baseball's secret financial statistics. A postscript chapter presents recent events such as the dismissal of Fay Vincent as baseball's commissioner, the multimillion-dollar suit over decisions by the Seattle Mariners and San Francisco, a joint economic study report by the players and owners and the House and Senate hearing on Baseball's exemption from antitrust laws.
With updated financial data throughout, this book exposes baseball's secret financial statistics. A postscript chapter presents recent events such as ...
This book assesses the case for government subsidies for sports teams by examining the economic impact of new stadiums and the presence of a sports franchise on the local economy. The book contains case studies of major league sports facilities in Baltimore, Chicago, Cincinatti, Cleveland, Indianapo
This book assesses the case for government subsidies for sports teams by examining the economic impact of new stadiums and the presence of a sports fr...
This is the story of two great sports. One is "America's game," while the other is "the world's game." Baseball and soccer are both beloved cultural institutions. What draws fans to one game is often a mystery to fans of the other. Despite superficial differences, however, the business and culture of these sports share more in common than meets the eye. This is the first in-depth, cross-cultural comparison of these two great pastimes and the megabusinesses that they have become. In N "ational Pastime, " Stefan Szymanski and Andrew Zimbalist illustrate how the different traditions of each...
This is the story of two great sports. One is "America's game," while the other is "the world's game." Baseball and soccer are both beloved cultura...
The business of baseball stands in sharp contrast to the game s wholesome image as America s favorite pastime. Major league baseball is a deeply troubled industry, facing chronic problems that threaten its future: persistent labor tensions, competitive dominance by high-revenue teams, migration of game telecasts to cable, and escalating ticket prices. Amid the threat of contraction, existing franchises are demanding public subsidies for new stadiums, while viable host cities are begging for teams. The game s core base of fans is aging, and MLB is doing precious little to attract a younger...
The business of baseball stands in sharp contrast to the game s wholesome image as America s favorite pastime. Major league baseball is a deeply troub...
A collection of more than 100 essays written between 1998 and 2006 on the sports industry. They delve into some of the important sports business issues, including the financing of new stadiums, the financial value of professional teams, revenue sharing programs, the flaws in "competitive balance" plans, walkouts and lockouts, and more.
A collection of more than 100 essays written between 1998 and 2006 on the sports industry. They delve into some of the important sports business issue...
In the Best Interests of Baseball? is a thoughtful, balanced look at the impact of the ninth commissioner of baseball, Bud Selig, on the sport as well as an examination of the commissioner s position in a historical context. The more controversial topics Andrew Zimbalist probes include the conflicts of interest arising from Selig s original role as owner/commissioner; Selig s response to the persistent steroids scandal; the commissioner s role in promoting and marketing the sport; player relations and the collective-bargaining agreement; managing explosive conflicts among the...
In the Best Interests of Baseball? is a thoughtful, balanced look at the impact of the ninth commissioner of baseball, Bud Selig, on the spo...
