Economics of Art and Culture (358-0-20)

Instructors

James Andrew Hornsten
847/491-8220

Meeting Info

Harris Hall L07: Tues, Thurs 12:30PM - 1:50PM

Overview of class

The course examines the application of economic analysis to the creative and performing arts, and the heritage and cultural industries, whether publicly or privately owned. It is concerned with the economic organization of the cultural sector and with the behavior of producers, consumers and governments in that sector. Topics may include performing arts (ballet, opera, Broadway, orchestra); art museums; festivals and cultural tourism; and copyright-reliant creative industries (music, film, video games, book publishing).

Registration Requirements

ECON 281-0, ECON 310-1, and ECON 310-2

Learning Objectives

Students should be able to apply microeconomic tools to analyze the incentives of those who produce and consume a variety of artistic products, as well as government policies that impact their decisions. E.g., what are the key economic problems faced by a painter, art gallery, collector/investor, auction house, philanthropist, or a funding organization such as the NEA?

Teaching Method

Two lectures and one enrollment-contingent problem-solving session per week.

Class Materials (Required)

There is no required textbook, but supplementary materials (slides, articles, podcasts, videos) will be made available through Canvas.

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Pre-requisite: Students must have taken ECON 310-1 or MMSS 211-1 and ECON 281 or ECON 381-1 or MATH 386-1 or IEMS 304 or STAT 350 to successfully enroll in this course.

Associated Classes

DIS - Harris Hall L07: Fri 1:00PM - 1:50PM