Economics of the Olympic Games - by Gregg Kawecki (Hardcover)

About the Book

The Olympic Games are a premier international sporting event, featuring summer and winter sports competitions in which thousands of athletes from around the world participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympics are held every four years, with the Summer and Winter Games alternating by two years. The origin of the Olympics traces back to ancient Greece. The Olympic Games promote international peace and unity through sportsmanship and competition. The event symbolizes global solidarity and the pursuit of excellence, transcending political and cultural differences. The Olympic motto, "Citius, Altius, Fortius" (Faster, Higher, Stronger), encapsulates the spirit of pushing human limits. Key features of the Games include the Olympic Torch Relay, the Parade of Nations during the opening ceremony, and the awarding of gold, silver, and bronze medals. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) governs the Olympic movement, ensuring the Games' continued evolution and relevance. This book is compiled in such a manner, that it will provide in-depth knowledge about the theory and practical aspects of the economics of Olympic Games. It will also provide interesting topics for research which interested readers can take up. It will serve as a valuable source of reference for graduate and postgraduate students.

Book Synopsis

The Olympic Games are a premier international sporting event, featuring summer and winter sports competitions in which thousands of athletes from around the world participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympics are held every four years, with the Summer and Winter Games alternating by two years. The origin of the Olympics traces back to ancient Greece. The Olympic Games promote international peace and unity through sportsmanship and competition. The event symbolizes global solidarity and the pursuit of excellence, transcending political and cultural differences. The Olympic motto, "Citius, Altius, Fortius" (Faster, Higher, Stronger), encapsulates the spirit of pushing human limits. Key features of the Games include the Olympic Torch Relay, the Parade of Nations during the opening ceremony, and the awarding of gold, silver, and bronze medals. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) governs the Olympic movement, ensuring the Games' continued evolution and relevance. This book is compiled in such a manner, that it will provide in-depth knowledge about the theory and practical aspects of the economics of Olympic Games. It will also provide interesting topics for research which interested readers can take up. It will serve as a valuable source of reference for graduate and postgraduate students.