Economics, Management and Optimization in Sports

Name: Economics, Management and Optimization in Sports
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ISBN: 9783540207122

Sergiy Butenko, J.A. Samaranch, Jaime Gil-Lafuente , Panos M. Pardalos

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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
08 January 2004

Sport & leisure industries

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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.

Foreword by: J.A. Samaranch
Edited by: Sergiy Butenko, Jaime Gil-Lafuente, Panos M. Pardalos
Imprint: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Country of Publication: Germany
Edition: 2004 ed.
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 1.370kg
ISBN: 9783540207122
ISBN 10: 3540207120
Pages: 300
Publication Date: 08 January 2004
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active