Cultural Economics

Cultural economics is a branch of economics that studies the nature and social benefits of cultural products and phenomena in the market. Li Yining's book is a masterpiece that combines cultural history, economic history, and economic thought to produce unique perspectives on the role of culture in the development of socialism with Chinese characteristics. It introduces the central concepts of cultural economics and the culture industry and proposes groundbreaking views that have influenced China's culture policies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 308 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Culture is a priceless treasure and a wellspring of happiness that holds immense significance for humanity. Cultural economics aims to explore the essence and societal advantages of cultural products and phenomena as they exist in the marketplace. This remarkable volume is the crowning achievement of Li Yining, a renowned Chinese economist who has dedicated his career to examining the role of culture in the economy since the 1950s. Given the pivotal role of culture in the development of socialism with Chinese characteristics, the author skillfully blends cultural history, economic history, and the history of economic thought to offer unique insights. This book not only introduces the fundamental concepts of cultural economics and the culture industry but also presents several groundbreaking viewpoints that have profoundly shaped China's cultural policies, including cultural adjustment, cultural confidence, and cultural checks and balances. Researchers and students of economics, cultural studies, and Chinese politics, as well as policy makers, will greatly benefit from this comprehensive volume.

Weight: 570g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367559694