The Ball Game Biz

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The Ball Game Biz is written by David George Surdam and published by McFarland. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0786462272 (ISBN 10) and 9780786462278 (ISBN 13).

This work uses economic theory, simple probability, statistical concepts and game theory to analyze the economics of professional sports. It treats sports leagues as cartels and uses historical examples to test theories regarding labor economics. 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, and the effect of a new stadium on the local economy, among many others. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.