Cultural Economics

‘. . . represents an extremely valuable contribution to the debate on cultural diversity and international trade. . . its originality consists in providing a fresh and unbiased look at the issues at stake, formulating interesting policy ...

‘The word judicious comes to mind when reading this book. Nowhere have I seen a better presentation of the arguments for and against government subsidy of the arts. Whether it concerns the tax system, direct grants, or policies towards...

‘Ruth Towse’s new Edward Elgar set is indispensable – it runs two volumes, covers nearly 1400 pages, and reproduces most of the seminal articles in cultural economics. Towse’s selection of articles deserves an A+. . . . they are a must ...