MEC 400H - Economics of Entertainment

Institution:

Washington University in St Louis

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Description:

Focus is on the unusual economics of the entertainment industry and the associated management challenges. Topics include: (1) the basic economics of entertainment, (2) focus specifically on the music and movie industries, plus one other that varies from year to year. Classes consist of lecture and discussion as well as speakers from the relevant industries. Students present a 20-minute documentary-style production in which student teams present findings of their research into specific industries within the broader industries studied in class, e.g., rock, classical, or rap within music, blockbusters within music, etc. Prerequisites: MEC 290.

Credits:

1.50

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wustl.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 935-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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