Culturenomics: The Economics of Art, Music, & Culture

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

This course is on the economics of art, music, & culture, and aims to use economic principles, theories, and tools to analyze key topics in cultural economics, using the city of Vienna, Austria as the classroom for an integrated and immersive experience. Topics include the organization and characteristics of art markets; cultural districts and their role in urban economic development; the economic impact of arts and culture; cultural capital and heritage; artist labor markets, artistic careers, creativity, and production; the economics of museums, performing arts, and festivals; as well as the role of economic policy in arts and culture.