Shmanske and Kahane have organized over 50 essays from prominent sports economists into two volumes around two related themes. This first volume explains how economics aids sports through the systematic application of economic theory and logic to the institutions in sports.

Shmanske and Kahane have organized over 50 essays from prominent Sports Economists into two volumes around two related themes. This second volume explains how sports helps economics via quality data used to test a variety of economic theories.