This new edition includes an overview of the history of the development of sports markets and the role of economics in the analysis of these markets. It has been thoroughly updated to take account of new developments. It examines the demand for activities, facilities, equipment, travel and leisure time. Problems affecting the recreation manager, such as pricing, investment and budgeting, are covered in detail.

Section I: Introduction 1.Sport and Economics 2.The Economic Importance of Sport Section II: Demand 3.The Demand for Leisure Time 4.The Demand for Sport: Theory 5. The Demand for Sport: Evidence Section III: Supply 6. Government and Sport 7.The Voluntary Sector and Sport 8. The Commercial Sector and Sport: The Sports Industry Section IV: Contemporary Issues in the Economics of Sport 9.Sports Sponsorship 10.Major Sports Event 11. Professional Team Sports 12.Sport and Broadcasting

Chris Gratton is Professor of Sport and Leisure Economics and Director of the Leisure Industries Research Centre, Sheffield Hallam University, specialising in the economic analysis of sport and leisure markets. He has co-authored books and published in many academic and professional journals on the sport and leisure industry.
Peter Tayloor, Professor of Sport and Leisure Economics, University of Sheffield, is a lecturer, researcher and consultant on economics of sport and leisure markets and organisations. He has co-authored numerous books, research papers and professional and learned articles on sport and leisure markets and industries and has, for nearly 20 years, taught economics of sport and recreation to undergraduate and postgraduate students.