Economics and Culture

by Throsby

This book brings together two very disparate areas, economics and culture, considering both the economic aspects of cultural activity, and the cultural context of economics and economic behavior. The author discusses how cultural goods are valued in both economic and cultural terms, and introduces the concepts of cultural capital and sustainability. The book goes on to discuss the economics of creativity in the production of cultural goods and services; culture in economic development; the cultural industries; and cultural policy. An important topic analyzed in a stimulating and nontechnical style.

Genres: Economics, Cultural, Art, Nonfiction

208 pages, Paperback

First published December 20, 1996

Reviews

[Betsy]

Pretty broad and asks more questions than it answers. Too technical to be an intro and too broad for people who know the basics.

[Elda]

Interessantissimo e molto comprensibile anche per chi, come me, non mastica molto l'economia.