Economics of Art and Culture E-Book

Bruno S. Frey

• Herausgeber: Springer International Publishing
• Kategorie: Fachliteratur
• Serie: SpringerBriefs in Economics
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2019

Beschreibung

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.