The Bottom Line: Observations and Arguments on the Sports Business (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781592135127)

In The Bottom Line, one of the foremost sports economists writing today, Andrew Zimbalist (National Pastime), analyzes the "net value" of sports. He examines motives for why owners buy franchises, the worth of the players and the profitability of teams, and the importance of publicly funded stadiums. In the essays collected here-which appeared in publications like The New York Times, Sports Business Journal, and The Wall Street Journal from 1998-2006-Zimbalist considers the current state of organized sports, from football and baseball to basketball, hockey, and soccer. He also addresses antitrust and labor relations issues, gender equity concerns, collegiate athletics, and the regulation of steroid use, providing readers with a better understanding of the business of sports and the sports business-and what makes both tick.

Author: Andrew Zimbalist
ISBN-10: 1592135129
ISBN-13: 9781592135127
Publisher: Temple University Press
Language: English
Published: 09/01/2006
Pages: 312
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.18lbs
Size: 9.02h x 6.32w x 0.97d

Review Citation(s):
Univ PR Books for Public Libry 01/01/2007 pg. 1 - Strongly Recommended