ECON 3542 - Economics of the Arts and Culture

Institution:

Temple University

Subject:

Description:

This course provides an overview of the microeconomic issues faced by the cultural sector of society. The fine arts, performing arts, book publishing, and film industries receive specific attention. At the end of the course, the successful student will have acquired a sense of how art and culture fit in the economy, what are the basic economic issues faced by artists, and how the perceived value of art and culture affects public support for the arts.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

ECON 1102 (C052); or permission of instructor

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

WWW.TEMPLE.EDU

Phone Number:

(215) 204-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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