Grant, Wyn (2007) An analytical framework for a political economy of football. British Politics, Vol.2 (No.1). pp. 69-90. doi:10.1057/palgrave.bp.4200036

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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
DOI:	10.1057/palgrave.bp.4200036
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Open Access

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