JOURNAL OF APPLIED BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
Investigating the Impact of Economic Uncertainties on Attendance of Premier
League Soccer in the United Kingdom and Major
League Soccer in the United States
Author(s): Ross Peterman, Nichaya Suntornpithug
Citation: Ross Peterman, Nichaya Suntornpithug, (2013) "Investigating the Impact of Economic Uncertainties on Attendance of Premier League Soccer in the United Kingdom and Major League Soccer in the United States," Journal of Applied Business and Economics, Vol. 14, Iss. 3, pp. 16-23
Article Type: Research paper
Publisher: North American Business Press
Abstract:
This research analyzes correlation of attendance of English Premier League and Major League Soccer to
their respective nations’ household disposable incomes from 2002 through 2008. By examining
professional soccer attendance in countries with a vast discrepancy in soccer popularity throughout a
period of economic uncertainty, fan behavior is greater understood.