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Broadcast rights and competitive balance in European soccer
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Author
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Abstract
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| Monopolization of broadcast rights for collective sales is a widespread practice in sports leagues. Proponents of this system claim that it is a necessary tool for the maintenance of competitive balance (tension) in sports. In this empirical paper, I argue that, in European soccer, collective sales do not increase competitive balance as compared to individual sales. Further, I demonstrate the negative effect of the UEFA Champions League and the beneficial effect of a more equal distribution of drawing power and a larger domestic market size on competitive balance. These results shed new light on antitrust policies towards the sports industry. |
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Language
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English
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Source (journal)
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International Journal of Sport Finance
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Publication
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2011
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ISSN
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1558-6235
1930-076X
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Volume/pages
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6
:1
(2011)
, p. 23-39
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ISI
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000287831400002
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