ECON 159: Economics of Art, Entertainment, and Culture

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Units: 4

Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; extra reading, 3 hours

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Prerequisites: ECON 002 or ECON 002H or ECON 003 or consent of instructor

Description: Overview of the econom- ic aspects of art, entertainment and culture. Topics include consumer demand for culture, economic models of nonprofit organizations, competition and market structure in the arts and entertainment indus- tries, copyright issues, public support of the arts, and the role and impact of public and private subsidies.

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