Sport in Europe's era of austerity: crisis or adaptation?

In: The international journal of sociology and social policy, Band 37, Heft 1/2, S. 123-130

Abstract

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to assess whether European sport has been damaged or adapted during the austerity in public sector and consumer spending that has followed the financial crisis of 2008-2009.Design/methodology/approachReview of literature and data.FindingsSport has adapted successfully.Research limitations/implicationsThe overall conclusions will not apply to every sport in every country.Practical implicationsSport flourishes when it adapts to historical trends.Originality/valueUpdates all previous reviews.