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The Optimal Size of a Sports League

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Stefan Kesenne () (University of Antwerp)
Abstract

In this contribution, based on a simple theoretical approach, we try to show that the number of teams that is optimal to a monopoly league, being a cartel of clubs and acting in the interest of the participating or insider clubs only, is smaller than the welfare optimal number of teams in a league, which also takes into account the interests of the spectators.

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Article provided by Fitness Information Technology in its journal International Journal of Sport Finance.

Volume (Year): 4 (2009)
Issue (Month): 4 (November)
Pages: 264-270
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Keywords: sports leagues; monopoly; welfare optimum;

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L83 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Services - - - Sports; Gambling; Recreation; Tourism

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