'Let's make lots of money': the determinants of performance in the recorded music sector

This research analyzes the performance of 467 record labels in eight European countries over a period of 13 years (2003-2015). The main goal is to explain a relative measure of profitability in terms of observed variables, although the nature of the dataset also allows us to include non-observed firm and country effects. To this end alternative models are estimated and three main research questions are tested, namely: (1) the effect of the dual structure of the recorded music market, in which a competitive segment and an oligopoly coexist; (2) the extent and source of the volatility of profits in record labels; and (3) the nonlinear impact of size on performance

Determinants of Unlawful File Sharing: A Scoping Review

We employ a scoping review methodology to consider and assess the existing evidence on the determinants of unlawful file sharing (UFS) transparently and systematically. Based on the evidence, we build a simple conceptual framework to model the psychological decision to engage in UFS, purchase legally or do nothing. We identify social, moral, experiential, technical, legal and financial utility sources of the decision to purchase or to file share. They interact in complex ways. We consider the strength of evidence within these areas and note patterns of results. There is good evidence for influences on UFS within each of the identified determinants, particularly for self-reported measures, with more behavioral research needed. There are also indications that the reasons for UFS differ across media; more studies exploring media other than music are required

Pictures, teaching, marketing and languages: results of an innovative learning project based on pinhole photography

A pinhole photography exhibition, entitled Tinned Cities, was organised thanks to the collaboration between the University of Valencia and the London School of Economics. Students from both universities took part in an interdisciplinary project based on a real decision making process in the context of cultural management. The implementation of a market research by UV students determined the 23 pictures to be exhibited. Students at LSE were responsible for writing descriptions of each picture. Most of the pictures selected represent icon cities. In order to test students´ participation, motivation and satisfaction with this innovative project, we undertook a quantitative research. Results showed high levels of participation, motivation and satisfaction. Artistic black and white pinhole pictures have been successfully used as a pedagogical resource

Live and prerecorded popular music consumption

Live and prerecorded popular music, Participation, Audiences, Cultural demand, Cultural capital, Bivariate probit model, D12, C25, Z10, Z11,