| Economics, Management and Optimization in Sports 2004 Edition Contributor(s): Butenko, Sergiy (Editor), Samaranch, J. a. (Foreword by), Gil-Lafuente, Jaime (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3540207120 ISBN-13: 9783540207122 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $104.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2004 Annotation: This book presents the up-to-date research developments in economics, management and optimization applied to sports, which would be of interest to researchers and practitioners in sports industry, and could be used as supplementary reading in related courses and seminars. In particular, the volume contains research papers and reviews addressing the following issues: methods for ranking teams and evaluating players' performance; techniques for predicting outcomes of sport competitions; economics for professional leagues; optimal strategies in sports; optimal referee assignment techniques; scheduling and managing sport tournaments. The specific sports discussed in the book include American football, soccer, baseball, cricket, basketball, track and field, and hockey. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Statistics - Sports & Recreation - Business & Economics | Economics - General |
| Dewey: 796.069 |
| LCCN: 2003067350 |
| Physical Information: 0.75" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.36 lbs) 300 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Ever since the first Olympic Games in Ancient Greece, sports have become an integral part of human civilization. The last decade has been commemorated by the centennial celebration of the modern Olympic movement. With great anticipation, the Olympics return to Athens, Greece, and we are once again reminded that we live in one of the most exciting periods in the history of sports. Reflecting back on my years of service as the International Olympic Com- mittee president, I cannot overlook the remarkable changes that have taken place in the world of sports during these two decades. The technological de- velopment and consequent globalization of the world economy opened up a window of new opportunities for the sports industry. As a result, manage- ment, economics, and other sciences have become a significant part of modern sports. It is my pleasure to introduce this volume comprising an interesting collec- tion of papers dealing with various aspects of management, economics and optimization applied to sports. May this book serve as a valuable source of information to researchers and practitioners as well as to casual readers look- ing for a deeper insight into the magnificent world of sports. |