Tag: Andrew Leigh
Cherry-picking the good bits while turning a blind eye to the dark sides of sport
Sport is a source of personal and national pride for millions. In his book Fair Game: Lessons from Sport for a Fairer Society & a Stronger Economy (Monash University Publishing) economist, politician and triathlete Andrew Leigh argues that sport can embody both achievement and egalitarianism. Malcolm MacLean can see the point in some of the arguments Leigh puts forward, but he is ultimately frustrated and disappointed by the flaws in the argumentation, such as the glaring absence of a class and collectivism perspective.
