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Sports Through the Lens of Economic History

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  • Richard Pomfret
  • John K. Wilson

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From professional team sports to international events such as the Olympics and Tour de France, the modern sports industry continues to attract a large number of spectators and participants. This book, edited by Richard Pomfret and John K. Wilson analyzes the economic evolution of sports over the last 150 years, from a pastime activity to a big business enterprise. It begins at a time when entrepreneurs and players first started making money from professional sports leagues, through to the impact of radio and TV in the twentieth century, and onto the present day.

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  • Richard Pomfret & John K. Wilson (ed.), 2016. "Sports Through the Lens of Economic History," Books, Edward Elgar Publishing, number 16654.
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    1. Jean-François Mignot & Vladimir Bačik & Michal Klobučník, 2019. "What Made the Tour Successful? Competitive Balance in the Tour de France, 1947-2017," Post-Print halshs-02144696, HAL.

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