Opinions differ as to whether this represents the market economy at its worst or its most competitive The amount paid by broadcasters for three years of Premier League television rights from 2016-17 exceeded all expectations. Sky and BT agreed to pay £5.16bn over the period: three years ago they paid just £3bn for the rights. Sky is spending … Continue reading →
17 March 2015 by Wyn Grant
Categories: Economics, Inequality, SPERI Comment, Sport, Tax
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Tags: Barcelona, BT, football, Premier League, Real Madrid, Sky
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The Premier League television bonanza
Opinions differ as to whether this represents the market economy at its worst or its most competitive The amount paid by broadcasters for three years of Premier League television rights from 2016-17 exceeded all expectations. Sky and BT agreed to pay £5.16bn over the period: three years ago they paid just £3bn for the rights. Sky is spending … Continue reading →
17 March 2015 by Wyn Grant
Categories: Economics, Inequality, SPERI Comment, Sport, Tax | Tags: Barcelona, BT, football, Premier League, Real Madrid, Sky | Leave a comment