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Grant, Wyn. (2007) An analytical framework for a political economy of football. British Politics, Vol.2 (No.1). pp. 69-90. ISSN 1746-918X

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/palgrave.bp.4200036

Abstract

A political economy of football has become more essential as the game has been colonized by elements of the business class. There is a tension between its profit maximizing understanding of football and a more community oriented, democratic vision that seeks to pursue government policy goals. The insights of economics and politics are both necessary to understand the political economy of football, but they should not be hybridized. Economics allows us to understand the distinctive characteristics of the football market while politics permits an analysis both of the politics of cooption and engagement and the politics of resistance. Four variables are identified that represent a political science contribution to the analysis of football and its relationship with government.

Item Type:

Journal Article

Subjects:

G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation Leisure
H Social Sciences > HC Economic History and Conditions

Divisions:

Faculty of Social Sciences > Politics and International Studies

Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):

Soccer -- Economic aspects, Soccer -- Political aspects, Soccer -- Social aspects, Economics -- Political aspects

Journal or Publication Title:

British Politics

Publisher:

Palgrave Macmillan Ltd.

ISSN:

1746-918X

Official Date:

April 2007

Dates:

Date	Event
April 2007	Published

Volume:

Vol.2

Number:

No.1

Page Range:

pp. 69-90

Identification Number:

10.1057/palgrave.bp.4200036

Status:

Peer Reviewed

Publication Status:

Published

Access rights to Published version:

Open Access

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