Measuring the value of culture: methods and examples in cultural economics
● To assist those who wish to conduct an unbiased economic valuation of a cultural activity or organisation. ● To demonstrate what common methods actually measure and where misrepresentation may exist. ● To provide an overview of the current theory of economic valuation for academic researchers and a ‘starting point for further investigation’. ● To provide practical help for those wishing to conduct an economic valuation by providing guidance as to which methods are appropriate and how results can be interpreted.