{"product_id":"the-economics-of-art-and-culture-hardback-9780521870306","title":"The Economics of Art and Culture (Hardback) 9780521870306","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Economics of Art and Culture\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpanning the economics of fine arts, performing arts, and public policy, this is the long-awaited update of a classic.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eKarol J. Borowiecki (Author), Charles M. Gray (Author), James Heilbrun (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521870306, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 28 September 2023\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e500 pages\u003cbr\u003e26 x 20.7 x 2.1 cm, 0.94 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'This book explains in a very clear way the application of economic principles and methods to 'high arts.' The authors provide an up-to-date analysis, rich in data and illustrative and expressive examples, with an accessible style. The book is recommended to students, arts professionals, policy makers, and others interested in the past and future trends of the arts within the economy.' Ilde Rizzo, University Catania\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSpanning the economics of the fine arts, performing arts, and public policy, this updated classic is the go-to resource for navigating today's creative industries. Building on real-world data, engaging case studies, and cutting-edge research, it prepares students for careers in the cultural, creative, and public sectors. By avoiding mathematical treatments and explaining theories with examples, this book develops theoretical concepts from scratch, making it accessible to readers with no background in economics. While most of the theory remains timeless, this new edition covers changes in the world's economic landscapes. Updates include new sections on gender representation, cultural districts and tourism, digital broadcasting and streaming, how technology impacts the arts, and arts management and strategy. The authors demonstrate data-driven decision-making using examples and cases from various databases. Students learn to assess academic results and apply the learned material using the discussion questions and problem sets.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eContents\u003cbr\u003e Part I. The Arts Sector in the Economy: Size, Growth, and Significance: 1. An Overview of the Arts Sector\u003cbr\u003e 2. Growth of the Arts Sector\u003cbr\u003e 3. Audiences for the Arts\u003cbr\u003e Part II. The Microeconomics of Demand and Supply: 4. Consumer Demand: An Introduction\u003cbr\u003e 5. Elasticities of Arts Demand and Their Policy Implications\u003cbr\u003e 6. Production and Cost in the Performing Arts\u003cbr\u003e 7. Firms and Markets in the Performing Arts\u003cbr\u003e 8. Productivity Lag and the Financial Problem of the Arts\u003cbr\u003e 9. Economics of Arts Management and Strategy\u003cbr\u003e Part III. The Fine Arts and Museums: 10. The Market in Works of Art\u003cbr\u003e 11. The Economics of Art Museums\u003cbr\u003e Part IV. Public Policy and Support for the Arts: 12. Theory and Practice of Government Support for the Arts\u003cbr\u003e 13. Private Support for the Arts\u003cbr\u003e Part V. Art, Economy, and Society: 14. The Arts as a Profession: Education, Training, and Employment\u003cbr\u003e 15. The Role of the Arts in a Local Economy\u003cbr\u003e 16. The Mass Media, Digital Access, and the Cultivation of Taste\u003cbr\u003e 17. Innovation, Diversity, and the Future of Art and Culture\u003cbr\u003e Bibliography\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Microeconomics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Microeconomics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Microeconomics%20%5BKCC%5D%22\"\u003eKCC\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52405528101144,"sku":"9780521870306","price":104.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780521870306i.jpg?v=1784136184","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-economics-of-art-and-culture-hardback-9780521870306","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}