This journal publishes research on the economics of sports, examining topics such as market efficiency in betting and broadcasting, the impact of fan attendance and superstar effects on game outcomes and revenue, and the economic determinants of athlete and team performance. It also explores the relationship between sports participation and well-being, the economic and social impacts of hosting major sporting events, and the influence of factors like gender, inequality, and corruption on sports outcomes.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous)Q1
Sports ScienceQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
EconomicsHospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Scopus Categories
Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous)Sports Science
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Sports Analytics and PerformanceSports, Gender, and SocietySport and Mega-Event ImpactsGambling Behavior and TreatmentsExperimental Behavioral Economics StudiesConsumer Market Behavior and PricingEconomic and Environmental ValuationAmerican Sports and LiteratureLaw, Economics, and Judicial SystemsDoping in Sports