The Economics of Sport, Health and Happiness - The Promotion of Well-being through Sporting Activities (Hardcover)

Including an array of distinguished contributors, this novel book fills a gap in the literature by addressing an important yet under researched issue in the field of sports economics. It places great emphasis on the notion that sport is a significant component for improving the happiness, health and well-being of citizens, communities and society as a whole. In so doing, it addresses whether, in an environment of increasing pressure on public spending, governments should continue to subsidise sporting activities at the expense of other public resources. Written in a clear and accessible style, this pioneering book explores a number of specific issues including: -the relationship between sport and happiness -the effect of sport on health, including the capacity of sport and exercise to reduce spending on medical expenses -the relationship between sport and productivity -whether sport as a leisure activity can improve quality of life. Innovative and original, this volume will strongly appeal to students and researchers of sport, health and welfare economics. Contributors include: C. Breuer, C. Cabane, M. Davis, P. Downward, C. End, D. Forrest, J. Garcia Villar, H. Huang, B. Humphreys, G. Kavetsos, M. Lechner, J. Leyva, I. McHale, S. Oreffice, T. Pawlowski, J. Price, C. Quintana-Domeque, S. Rasciute, J. Ruseski, N. Sari, D.H. Simon

General

Imprint:	Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	New Horizons in the Economics of Sport series
Release date:	July 2011
Editors:	Placido Rodriguez • Stefan Kesenne • Brad R. Humphreys
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	264
ISBN-13:	978-0-85793-013-2
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Economics > General Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > General Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Service industries > Sport & leisure industries Books > Medicine > General issues > Health systems & services > General Promotions
LSN:	0-85793-013-3
Barcode:	9780857930132

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