{"title":"Paul Oyer","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by Paul Oyer, a distinguished economist who brings a unique perspective to the world of sports. With his incisive analysis and engaging narratives, Paul Oyer offers readers an extraordinary lens through which to view the sporting world, combining the rigorous discipline of economics with the excitement and passion of sports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his captivating book, \u003cem\u003eAn Economist Goes to the Game\u003c\/em\u003e, Oyer delves into the intricacies of various sports, exploring the strategic and economic principles that underpin the games we love. Whether you're a sports enthusiast or a keen observer of economic theories, Oyer's insights will enrich your understanding and appreciation of how these two seemingly distinct fields intersect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis category is perfect for readers eager to explore the intersections of sports and economics, ensuring that you see the world of athletics in a new light. Dive into Paul Oyer's accessible and fascinating writing to discover how economic concepts shape the strategies, decisions, and outcomes of your favourite sports.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"an-economist-goes-to-the-game-by-paul-oyer-9780300274127","title":"An Economist Goes to the Game","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn engaging look at the ways economic thinking can help us understand how sports work both on and off the field\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Mr. Oyer writes clearly and ranges across all sorts of sports as well as across the globe, introducing fascinating observations.”—Henry D. Fetter, \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAre ticket scalpers good for teams? Should parents push their kids to excel at sports? Why do Koreans dominate women’s golf, while Kenyans and Ethiopians dominate marathon racing? Why would Michael Jordan, the greatest player in basketball, pass to Steve Kerr for the game-winning shot?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePaul Oyer shows the many ways economics permeates the world of sports. His topics range from the business of sport to how great athletes use economic thinking to outsmart their opponents to why the world’s greatest sports powerhouse (at least per capita) is not America or China but the principality of Liechtenstein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEconomics explains why some sports cannot stop the use of performance-enhancing drugs while others can, why hundred-million-dollar player contracts are guaranteed in baseball but not in football, how one man was able to set the world of sports betting on its ear—and why it will probably never happen again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAn Economist Goes to the Game\u003c\/i\u003e is an entertaining guide to how a bit of economics can make you a better athlete and a more informed fan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46832321003756,"sku":"9780300274127","price":28.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24739013482294.jpg?v=1758376710"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/paul-oyer.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}