This chapter critically assesses, from an economic viewpoint, the role of the arts and culture
in urban and regional development and growth. This includes the analysis of short run …

A unique chance to explore different aspects of place, heritage, and tourism For many
nations around the world, cultural tourism is not only a major industry but also a support for …

In recent years, the concept of cultural heritage has undergone a twofold change vis-à-vis
adapting content. First, it has broadened the scope and nature of the tangible elements open …

The artistic and cultural activities have not only a key cultural and social value, but also an
undeniable economic impact. Indeed, it is a fact that the cultural sector represents a …

How might one answer the question:'What is the economic value of the Chicago Symphony
Orchestra to the city of Chicago?'This type of question has many variations. The cultural …

Hoy, y debido a sus repercusiones en los territorios, la cultura y los festivales culturales
forman parte de las estrategias de desarrollo local y regional, y de las actuaciones de …

El presente artículo expone los principales determinantes que se producen entre la cultura,
entendida como una manifestación artística, y el desarrollo económico regional, en un …

Holy Week is one of the most important traditional celebrations in many parts of the world. It
has a deep-rooted cultural and social tradition, yet also embraces a tourist dimension, which …

This paper addresses the evaluation of real growth forecasts made by impact studies.
Intervention analysis is used to estimate the ex post impact of blockbuster exhibits on …

In recent years a growing number of studies have started to apply non-market valuation
methods to estimate the economic value of cultural goods. The majority of these studies use …