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Circus maximus
Atletas de todo el mundo compiten por el honor de representar a su país en unos Juegos Olímpicos, o en una Copa del Mundo de fútbol. Pero el camino hacia estos megaeventos está …
Industrialization In Sandinista Nicaragua
This book explores whether the Sandinista 'mixed economy'a 'transitional' mixed economycould have been stable if the Sandinistas had been able to pursue their industrialization …
May the Best Team Win
The business of baseball stands in sharp contrast to the games wholesome image as Americas favorite pastime. Major league baseball is a deeply troubled industry, facing chronic …
Sports, Jobs, and Taxes
America is in the midst of a sports building boom. Professional sports teams are demanding and receiving fancy new playing facilities that are heavily subsidized by government. In …
Cuban Political Economy
This comprehensive and authoritative book assesses in theoretical and empirical terms some of the most widely debated issues in the study of Cuban political economy. It presents a …
National Pastime
This is the story of two great sports. One is "e;America's game,"e; while the other is "e;the world's game."e; Baseball and soccer are both beloved cultural …
Circling the Bases
In Circling the Bases, leading sports economist Andrew Zimbalist continues his discussion and analysis of the major issues and challenges confronting the sports industry in the …
Unwinding Madness
A critical look at the tension between the larger role of the university and the commercialization of college sportsUnwinding Madness is the most comprehensive examination to date …
Sabermetric Revolution
From the front office to the family room, sabermetrics has dramatically changed the way baseball players are assessed and valued by fans and managers alike. Rocketed to popularity …
International Handbook on the Economics of Mega Sporting Events
Comparing Economic Systems
Comparing Economic Systems: A Political-Economic Approach presents a political-economic approach to the analysis and comparison of different types of economic systems. Full, …