Regulation of the broadcasting of sporting events

In: Economic affairs: journal of the Institute of Economic Affairs, Band 17, Heft 3, S. 37-41

Abstract

Sports broadcasting has been thrown into turmoil in recent years by technical change. This is likely to continue in the future with the emergence of digital broadcasts. There has been widespread concern over the regulation of broadcasts of sporting events. This paper reviews the grounds for regulation and concludes that there is little case for stronger government intervention.