This book studies the relationship between the arts and the economy. By applying economic thinking to arts and culture … state in financing culture, and the relationship between the arts and happiness …What is the Economics of Art and Culture? -- The Social Value of Art -- Art Markets and Auctions -- The Artists' Labour …

Contents: 1. Setting the scene -- 2. From cultural heritage to local development -- 3. Creativity: definitions and … measures -- 4. A new conceptual framework for the definition and measurement of creativity -- 5. From cultural heritage to … creativity -- 6. From creativity to socio-economic development -- 7. From cultural heritage to development through creativity …