The Italian economy experienced dramatic economic growth in 1988 and the entertainment and performing arts sector was no exception. The total spent by Italians on performances, entertainment and television licences rose by 12.8% in current values. The increase in expenditure was due principally...

This article assesses the revenues of the live entertainment industry of Live Performance Australia. A study showed that the industry contributed a 2008 income which is bigger than film and video production, sport and recreation, book publishing and horse and dog racing. The categories surveyed...

The entertainment and media industries, already important sectors of the US economy, continue to grow rapidly in other countries around the world. This ninth edition of Entertainment Industry Economics continues to be the definitive source on the economics of film, music, television, advertising,...

Expenditure on entertainment in Italy is analyzed. Following a discussion of national and regional trends in spending, the following market segments are reviewed: theatre and music; cinema; football and other sports; dancing, mechanical games and other entertainments; radio and television. Consumer ...

An examination is presented of the business economics of the major entertainment enterprises, focusing on the USA situation: movies and television programming, music, broadcasting, cable television, casino gambling and wagering, sports, performing arts, theme parks, and toys. In this edition,...

We strongly reject the hypothesis of theater design revenue neutrality using a large dataset of Chinese theaters. Instead, we find large increasing returns in revenue from adding auditoria up to 9 auditoria, close to constant returns from adding seats up to an intermediate seating capacity of about ...

Statistics show that in 1989 the consumption of non-essential goods in Italy increased. Goods related to recreation, entertainment, education and culture increased quantitatively by 7.9%, the highest increase of all categories. The steadiness of family consumption in a year when the Italian...

This article looks at the show openings in 2021 in Australia that lead the way in post-pandemic theatre operations. Safety measures being implemented by venues are highlighted.

The entertainment and amusement industries prospered in Italy in 1990 with a 5.4% increase in public spending. In several sectors, however, such as the cinema, theatre, and musical activities, the increase in box office returns was due solely to price increases and not to higher attendance figures. ...