Sign Up Now
Get instant access to over 1 million+ study documents
OR
Already registered? click here to login
By creating your account, you agree to our terms of service, privacy policy and student honor code.
The researchers found that those who were for the new stadium often presented it as a solution to economic development, for an area. Challenges to these projects most often came from those who could gain politically by opposing the project. Pelissero, Henschen, and Sidlow (1991) also investigate the politics surrounding the development of sports stadiums. These authors focus specifically on the policy agenda of Chicago and the intangible benefits of new stadium construction.
Despite the research found, there are deficiencies in the literature. Much of the research previously performed centers on building a new stadium for an existing team. There is very little research regarding bringing a new team into a city. Much of the small amount of related research found was based on the assumption that a team was already in place, in the city. There was also only one piece of research (Santo, 2007) that specifically discussed bringing a major league baseball team to an area. Clearly more research is needed in order to not only confirm Santo's findings regarding the public consumption benefits of bringing a major league baseball team to an area, but to expand the research as well.
The audience that will potentially find this study of interest varies. First, public policymakers would certainly be interested in learning about the benefits and costs of bringing a major league baseball team into an area, especially those members on city councils and planning boards, as well as state legislators. This information will help them develop better policies for their areas. Those involved in economic development organizations for cities also would be of interest in this study's findings. They can utilize...
Major league baseball, as a whole, may potentially be interested in this study, as it may help them promote the sport and the development of new teams in cities. The team franchises specifically too would find these findings of interest. Teams can use the findings to help in the negotiation of relocation, to new towns. Lastly, the general public will most likely be interested in this study, as bringing a major league baseball team into a town typically involves some form of taxpayer contribution.
References
Baade, R. (Spring 1990). The impact of stadiums and professional sports on metropolitan area development. Growth & Change, 21(2). Retrieved December 13, 2009, from Academic Search Complete.
Pelissero, J., Henschen, J., & Sidlow, E. (1991). Urban regimes, sports stadiums, and the politics of economic development agendas in Chicago. Policy Studies Review, 10(2-3). Retrieved December 13, 2009, from America: History & Life.
Poitras, M. & Hadley, L. (Sept 2006). Do new major league ballparks pay for themselves? Journal of Business, 79(5). Retrieved December 13, 2009, from Business Source Complete.
Santo, C. (Dec 2007). Beyond the economic catalyst debate. Journal of Urban Affairs, 29(5). Retrieved December 13, 2009, from Academic Search Complete.
Baseball is a sporting game, whereby only a baseball bat, baseball glove and a ball are used, it is played between two teams, one is called the batting team and the other is the fielding team each consisting of nine players. Goals are awarded depending on the numbers of runs, of which to complete one run a player has to hit a ball thrown at him and then touchdown on
Despite these glowing reports, Keating (1997) cautions that not every community has enjoyed the same level of success as the studies have suggested. In his essay, "We Wuz Robbed! The Subsidized Stadium Scam" (1997), Keating says, "Only team owners and players clearly benefit from these taxpayer subsidies, because they are relieved of the costs of stadium financing. Indeed, annual debt-service costs can run into the tens of millions of dollars"
Developing a country's "brand" is one of a variety of intangible advantages that not only will be garnered by South Africa, but for any other nation chosen to host the World Cup as well. An event of this magnitude will build both the image and the identity of the host country. There is also the benefit of publicly displaying, for the world, a country's capabilities, expertise, and modern infrastructure. This
Some of the culprits included, Roger Clemens, Andy Pattitte, Manny Alexander, Chad Allen, Mike Bell and many others. The report included volumes of pages from interviewing players as well as numerous other people, e-mail messages, tapped phone calls, and cancelled checks, receipts e.t.c. Mitchell concluded that, a thorough investigation that attempts to identify individual players who are using the illegal drugs will not be of much help, the problem
History of Baseball Baseball, America's pastime, has a rich and storied history that dates back centuries (Howell, 2005). Its origins can be traced to various bat-and-ball games played in Europe and England (Thorn & Palmer, 1991). In the early 19th century, a game known as "town ball" emerged in the United States (Thorn & Palmer, 1991). It was played with a wooden ball and a bat, and the rules varied from town
Baseball is the favorite sport in both Japan and the United States. It proudly has the status of national sport in both American and Japan. It is an important part of the American and Japanese culture. The game of baseball has evolved with the culture of the American culture. Baseball has also been reinvented in Japan. It is part of the Japanese culture as it has had a lot of