When we wonder about the ability of cultural activities to sustain economic development, it looks relevant to assess the ability of cultural enterprises to develop and survive. Considering the INSEE data base on New Enterprises [SINE, 1998-2003], this contribution demonstrates three results. The...

<alinea/> This contribution considers the main paradigms of cultural economics, and their consequences in terms of research results and policies recommendations. The ?cost disease? is the first one analyzed. More relevant in the context of globalization and digitalization, the second paradigm deals with...