The Economics of Art and Culture: An American Perspective

The Economics of Art and Culture: An American Perspective
ISBN-10
0521422124
ISBN-13
9780521422123
Category
Business & Economics
Pages
398
Language
English
Published
1993-07-30
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Authors
Charles M. Gray, James Heilbrun

Description

This is the first book to cover not only the economics of the fine arts and performing arts in the United States but also public policy toward the arts at federal, state, and local levels. The book will interest academic readers seeking a core text on the economics of the arts and arts management as well as those seeking a systematic analysis of the arts in America. Theoretical concepts are developed from scratch so that readers with little background in economics can follow the arguments. The authors look at the arts' historical growth and then examine consumption and production, the functioning and financial problems of arts markets, the financial problems of performing arts companies and museums, and the key role of public policy. A final chapter speculates about the future of art and culture in the United States.

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