Dynamic interplay of sports, social, and economic factors in the English Premier League: A network DEA approach

Key Points

• Performance measurement shows significant variability across teams, reflecting economic influences.
• Network data envelopment analysis indicates how social factors impact team performance metrics.
• Assessment using network DEA captures the dynamic interplay of various external factors over recent seasons.
• Understanding these relationships may enhance strategic decision-making for teams, but limits exist due to data scope.