@article{27396,
      recid = {27396},
      author = {Towse, Ruth.},
      title = {Advanced Introduction to Cultural Economics.},
      pages = {160 pages ;},
      abstract = {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 organisation,  particularly those with an interest in culture, the arts  and the media.},
      url = {http://tind.wipo.int/record/27396},
}