Monopoly Versus Duopoly in Sports Broadcasting: Consumer Surplus Implications
Published online on April 13, 2026
Abstract
Journal of Sports Economics, Volume 27, Issue 5, Page 528-547, June 2026.
The sale of sports broadcasting rights typically involves two distinct stages: first, rights are allocated by sports leagues to broadcasters; second, broadcasters market their content to consumers. This paper focuses on the downstream stage, analyzing how ...
The sale of sports broadcasting rights typically involves two distinct stages: first, rights are allocated by sports leagues to broadcasters; second, broadcasters market their content to consumers. This paper focuses on the downstream stage, analyzing how ...