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Record Nr.

UNINA9910337681003321

Autore

Frey Bruno S

Titolo

Economics of art and culture / / Bruno S. Frey

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, New York : , : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, , [2019]

�2019

ISBN

3-030-15748-2

Edizione

[1st ed. 2019.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xi, 134 pages) : illustrations, charts

Collana

SpringerBriefs in Economics, , 2191-5512

Classificazione

JEL.E4.5

Disciplina

338.477

Soggetti

Art - Economic asepcts

Culture - Economic aspects

Arts - Economic aspects

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

What is the Economics of Art and Culture? -- The Social Value of Art -- Art Markets and Auctions -- The Artists' Labour Market -- Reproductions in Art -- Creative Cultural Economy -- The Performing Arts -- Festivals -- Films -- Museums -- Superstar Museums and Special Exhibitions -- Cultural Heritage -- UNESCO World Heritage List -- Cultural Tourism -- Public Support of the Arts -- Does Art Make Us Happy?

Sommario/riassunto

This book studies the relationship between the arts and the economy. By applying economic thinking to arts and culture, it analyses markets for art and cultural goods, highlights specific facets of art auctions and discusses determinants of the economic success of artists. The author also sheds new light on various cultural areas, such as the performing and visual arts, festivals, films, museums and cultural heritage. Lastly, the book discusses cultural policies, the role of the state in financing culture, and the relationship between the arts and happiness. .