Freedom of entry, market size and competitive outcome : evidence from English soccer

Buraimo, B; Forrest, DK; Simmons, R

Abstract

The paper tests, in the context of an open sports league, whether greater success is achieved by clubs in markets with larger populations. The relationship is strong but, to a limited extent, mitigated by more clubs establishing in large markets.

Citation

Buraimo, B., Forrest, D., & Simmons, R. (2007). Freedom of entry, market size and competitive outcome : evidence from English soccer. Southern Economic Journal, 74(1), 204-213

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Jul 1, 2007
• Deposit Date: Oct 30, 2007
• Journal: Southern Economic Journal
• Print ISSN: 0038-4038
• Publisher: Wiley
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 74
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 204-213