The Representation of Economics in Cinema: Scarcity, Greed and Utopia

Cinema is a powerful tool for expressing economic anxieties and influencing views on economic issues, with a far-reaching influence than economics as a discipline. This book explores the representation of economics in cinema across various areas and genres, providing insights into trade unions, scarcity, money, businesses, innovation, and more. It is useful for those interested in cinema with economic themes and those seeking to learn about economics through cinema.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 220 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Cinema serves as a powerful medium for expressing the economic concerns of both filmmakers and audiences, exerting a profound impact on people's perceptions of various economic issues that extends far beyond the realm of economics as a discipline. In this comprehensive book, we delve into a thorough examination of the portrayal of economics in cinema across a diverse array of areas and genres. From the territorial battles over resources in the lawless Old West to the utopian post-scarcity societies envisioned in science fiction futures, films have vividly captured the complexities and dynamics of economic systems.

Our study explores how films have portrayed trade unions, scarcity, money, businesses, innovators, migrant workers, working women, globalization, the stock market, and the automation of work. By examining these representations, we aim to provide valuable insights for those who are interested in exploring the economic themes within cinema and to offer a gateway for individuals seeking to learn about economics through the lens of this captivating art form.

Through our analysis, we hope to shed light on the ways in which cinema shapes our understanding of economic systems, challenges our assumptions, and encourages us to think critically about the economic realities we encounter in our daily lives. Whether you are a cinephile or an economist, this book offers a rich and engaging exploration of the intersection between economics and cinema, providing a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone passionate about understanding the complex relationship between these two fields.

Weight: 315g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030801830
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021