Economics and Sport

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• Economics and Sport
• How are economic inequalities related to power,
  influence, and opportunities in sports?
• What social conditions facilitate the
  commercialization of sports?
• What are the effects of the commercialization of
  sports?

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• I. Intro to Economics and Sports
• A. Definitions
• B. Theoretical Perspectives

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• II. The Influence of Social Class
• A. Organization of Sports
• B. Ideology

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• C. Participation

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• III. The Commercialization of Sports
• A. Conditions for Growth
• B. Effects

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• C. Problems/Questions