The impacts of football point systems on the competitive balance: evidence from some European footbal leagues

HALICIOGLU, Ferda (2006): The impacts of football point systems on the competitive balance: evidence from some European footbal leagues. Published in: Rivista di Diritto ed Economia dello Sport , Vol. 2, No. 2 (2006): pp. 67-76.

Abstract

Introduction. – 1. Outcome of uncertainty and competitive balance in professional team sports. – 2. Measurement of competitive balance in professional team sports. – 3. Football point systems and competitive balance: empirical evidence . – 4. Some concluding remarks.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: outcome of uncertainty, competitive balance, European football
• Subjects: C - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods > C4 - Econometric and Statistical Methods: Special Topics > C40 - General; D - Microeconomics > D4 - Market Structure, Pricing, and Design > D40 - General; L - Industrial Organization > L8 - Industry Studies: Services > L83 - Sports ; Gambling ; Restaurants ; Recreation ; Tourism

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