Ruth Towse has provided an indispensable guide and companion for
anyone seeking an informed grasp of the economics of the cultural
sector. In a series of wonderfully clear and well-organized
chapters on themes including the creative economy, cultural policy,
artists' labour markets and copyright, and characterized throughout
by insightful references to key theories, players and institutions,
this book skillfully lays out and explains the fundamental and
distinctive economic features of artistic and cultural industries.
A valuable resource and timely contribution to the thinking of an
emerging generation of researchers and scholars.' - Gillian Doyle,
University of Glasgow, UK'Ruth Towse presents a fabulous, broad
ranging overview of cultural economics. The book explores the
forefront of knowledge, is easy to read and reveals sound
judgement. I highly recommend the book to anyone concerned about
the relationship of culture to society - as everyone should!' -
Bruno S. Frey, University of Zurich, Switzerland and Zeppelin
University, Germany Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating
and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences
and law, expertly written by some of the world's leading scholars.
Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and
lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with
discrete subject areas. Written by an internationally renowned
expert in the field, Professor Ruth Towse, this book presents a
comprehensive yet concise introduction to cultural economics. It
covers a broad range of topics in the arts and cultural industries,
using the tools of economics to explain their supply and demand,
production and consumption. Starting from the 1960s concern about
costs and public finance in the performing arts, the subject has
developed over the last fifty years to include museums and built
heritage, and lately, the wider creative industries and their
issues with copyright. This book explains the theoretical
underpinnings and reports on the main empirical research on the
creative industries, cultural policy, performing arts, heritage,
artists' labour markets, copyright, broadcasting, film and music,
festivals, cities of culture, creative clusters and economic
impact. Key features include: - a unique survey of the main
developments in the field - written in straightforward language
including explanations of all technical terms - each chapter offers
guidance for further reading for those who wish to pursue the
subject beyond an introductory level - accessible to anyone with an
interest in what drives the creative economy and how the arts are
financed. Composed in a succinct and engaging style, this
commanding introduction will prove an essential resource for
students of business economics and industrial organization,
particularly those with an interest in culture, the arts and the
media. Contents: 1. About Cultural Economics 2. Cultural Economics
and Cultural Policy 3. Performing Arts 4. Museums and Built
Heritage 5. Artists, the Art Market and Artists' Labour Markets 6.
The Creative Economy 7. Copyright 8. Broadcasting Music and Film
Industries 9. Festivals, Cities of Culture, Creative Clusters and
Economic Impact 10. Conclusion Index
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