Author: Cwi, David

Publication Year: 1979

Media Type: Report

Summary:

This increase governmental involvement in our cultural life has occurred for a variety of reasons appropriate for study by political scientists, sociologists and historians. In this paper, concern is with the economic arguments advanced by arts advocates. Three now traditional arguments will be reviewed. The first focuses on the 'the arts' as merit goods. The second emphasizes market failure; and the third calls attention to the public benefits associated with art activities.

Abstract:

This increase governmental involvement in our cultural life has occurred for a variety of reasons appropriate for study by political scientists, sociologists and historians. In this paper, concern is with the economic arguments advanced by arts advocates. Three now traditional arguments will be reviewed. The first focuses on the 'the arts' as merit goods. The second emphasizes market failure; and the third calls attention to the public benefits associated with art activities. (p. 39)

Arts & Intersections:

Categories: Funding