SPT 202 - Economics and Sport

Institution:

University of New England

Subject:

Sport Management

Description:

This course will survey the essentials of macro and micro economic principles and delineate between the two. Special attention will be given to the economics impact in the area of sport. Economics topics include: what is economics, scarcity of resources, concepts of competitive strategy (supply and demand), economics impact principles, consumer intervention the business cycle, aggregate supply and demand, fiscal and monetary policy, money, and banking. Sport specific topics include: the growth of the sport industry in the 20th century; economic theory applied to sport manufacturing and service industries; economics theory applied to intercollegiate sports, professional sports, and stadiums/arenas; and economics perspectives in labor relations in professional sports. 3.000 Credit Hours

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 09/01/2007 

Institution Website:

www.une.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 283-0171

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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