Analysis of Agglomeration Patterns and Formation Mechanisms of Professional Sports Cities in China,the United States,and European Countries
Utilizing methods such as literature analysis,this study examines the distribution characteristics and formation mechanisms of cities hosting top-tier professional sports teams in China,the United States,and European countries.The results reveal a distinct spatial agglomeration feature in administrative divisions and geographical distribution,irrespective of the initial forms of professional sports clubs and whether their management is predominantly open or closed.Most professional sports clubs in China,the United States,and European countries are concentrated in economically developed regions,engaging in profit-generating market operations that establish a mutually beneficial cycle between investment and returns-a manifestation of the"Matthew Effect."In conclusion,the distribution of professional sports league cities demonstrates agglomerative traits,shaped by a blend of factors encompassing early economic considerations in professional sports development and the contemporary impact of economic and cultural elements on urban management philosophies.
the united stateseuropechinaprofessional sports cityagglomeration patternformation mechanism
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