Book review: Peter Tschmuck, The Economics of Music, Newcastle upon Tyne: Agenda Publishing, 2017

Abstract

For the study of cultural economics, the music economy occupies an important role and thus is often included in broader analyses of creative/cultural industries. However, rarely is it the sole subject of an entire book, which makes this study of interest to academics and practitioners in the field. In addition, it should be noted that book’s structure and manner of author’s explanation, with clear distinguishing between different aspects of music business, but also their interdependence, could be of particular appeal to students or those encountering the subject for the first time. Certainly, music students would find it very useful in the quest to understand conditions in which their work could be presented to an audience.