Ekonom, jehož výzkum se zaměřuje na byznys a ekonomiku sportu, stejně jako na jeho kulturu a historii. Píše knihy, aby oslovil širší publikum, než jaké je dosažitelné prostřednictvím recenzovaných akademických prací, které byly základem jeho kariéry. Občas píše pro blog Soccernomics.
Crickonomics answers those questions you have about the sport, and many more that you haven’t: you’ll be delighted to know all the answers. Just as the bestselling Soccernomics did for football, this book will take a rational look at the game of cricket, past and present
SELECTED AS ONE OF WATERSTONES BEST SPORT BOOKS OF 2022.A CRICKETER BOOK OF THE YEAR.'Superb' Matthew Syed, The Times'Fascinating' The Observer 'Crickonomics is packed with sufficient statistical analysis to have the most ardent cricket geek purring with pleasure' Mail on Sunday 'An insightful, Hawk-Eye-like analysis of the numbers behind cricket' Financial TimesAn engaging tour of the modern game from an award-winning journalist and the economist who co-authored the bestselling Soccernomics. Why does England rely on private schools for their batters - but not their bowlers? How did demographics shape India's rise? Why have women often been the game's great innovators? Why does South Africa struggle to produce Black Test batters? And how does the weather impact who wins? Crickonomics explores all of this and much more - including how Jayasuriya and Gilchrist transformed Test batting but T20 didn't; English cricket's great missed opportunity to have a league structure like football; why batters are paid more than bowlers; how Afghanistan is transforming German cricket; what the rest of the world can learn from New Zealand and even the Barmy Army's importance to Test cricket. This incisive book will entertain and surprise all cricket lovers. It might even change how you watch the game.
Exploring the pivotal role of sports in shaping Detroit's identity, this book delves into the city's history throughout the twentieth century. It highlights how various sports teams and events have influenced community spirit, economic development, and cultural dynamics, illustrating the deep connection between the city's evolution and its athletic endeavors. Through rich narratives and historical insights, the book captures the essence of Detroit's passion for sports and its impact on the urban landscape.
Exploring the unique economic dynamics of the sports industry, this book reveals how traditional business principles differ in the realm of sports. It highlights a fundamental paradox: the survival of the industry depends on healthy competition, as the absence of rivals eliminates the market. By examining the interplay between economics and sports, the text delves into the implications of this truth, providing insights into the financial and operational aspects that define sports both on and off the field.
"The most recent winners of the UEFA Champions League are the richest club in the world; the richest club in Germany; the billionaire oligarch-owned English club; the second richest club in the world, twice; and the richest club in England. Meanwhile, more than half of all clubs lose money. With startling clarity, Stefan Szymanski reveals how money decides the destiny of your soccer club."--Back cover.
'Soccernomics' applies high-powered analytical tools to everyday football topics. It's about looking at data in new ways, revealing counterintuitive truths about football and explaining all manner of things about the game which newspapers just can't see.
"Examines, from an economic perspective, how the different traditions of soccer and baseball have shaped the possibilities for their commercial organization and exploitation, and considers how each sport might learn from the other's experiences to develop meaningful reforms"--Provided by publisher.
The Business Strategy of Football