Transatlantic sport : the comparative economics of North American and European sports This book offers a comparative perspective on the economics of sport and highlights both the similarities and differences in the North American and European models of sport. It tackles policy issues such as the organising financing and regulation of team sports alongside theoretical issues regarding income redistribution and competitive balance. It also evaluates the impact of sport and sports events on local communities and the wider economy providing a useful contrast of methods and results on the two continents pt. 1. Public policy and sports economics pt. 2. Economic theory and team sports pt. 3. Cost benefit analysis and sports