. It argues that there is a missing component in the geography versus institutions debate, namely the role of culture and … supplemented by the work of social scientists in other disciplines on culture and cultural evolution. By examining the direct … effects of geography on standards of living as well as its indirect effects via culture and institutions, a case is made to …

intercultural economic influences, such as those of culture on international trade. Evidence from a broad panel of nations supports …

Culture -- Producing Culture, Conserving Culture -- The Supply Chain of Cultural Production -- Creativity as a Resource … the Production of Culture and Make It Possible to Take the Lead in Strategic Sectors -- The Effects of Creativity on … International Markets: The French Genius for Fashion -- Potential Cultural Districts and the Production of Material Culture …

Introduction -- The Foundations: Human Needs and Cultural Background -- Culture in Economic Thinking -- Cultural … Costs and Economic Institutions -- The Effects of Culture, Transactions and Institutions on Opportunity Entrepreneurship …

Interest in, and acknowledgement of, the value of culture and cultural goods is increasing world-wide. This title …