Copyright infringement remains a significant challenge for rightsholders in the European Union. The complexity of this issue has increased with technological advancements, necessitating a deeper understanding of piracy mechanisms to develop efficient countermeasures. The first analysis by the...

This study examines the impact of Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court appointment on U.S. music consumption, specifically exploring changes in streaming patterns on Spotify. With a difference-in-differences approach, we analyze the streaming data of the top 200 songs, revealing a significant...

Purpose: This study meticulously explored the complexities of online fan engagement, placing a spotlight on the transformative influence of YouTube content produced by the renowned K-pop group, Aespa, and its subsequent impact on user interactions and the group's prevailing image....

In this project, we analyze whether the arts can mitigate negative impacts of social distancing and isolation on mental health and wellbeing, ease the burden of closed day-care and school facilities on families, and preserve attitudes of solidarity and trust. Using the SOEP-CoV questionnaire, we...

Ludwig van Beethoven, Johann Sebastian Bach, and Frédéric Chopin are household names, but few will recognize Francesca Caccini, Elisabeth Lutyens or Amy M. Beach, who are among the top-10 female composers of all time. Why are female composers overshadowed by their male counterparts? Using...

In this project, we analyze whether the arts can mitigate negative impacts of social distancing and isolation on mental health and wellbeing, ease the burden of closed day-care and school facilities on families, and preserve attitudes of solidarity and trust. Using the SOEP-CoV questionnaire, we...

Purpose: This study applied the PPM model to study consumer behavior in non-face-to-face leisure activities in the era of the coronavirus pandemic. Design/methodology/approach: In order to achieve the purpose of this study, literature research and empirical research were conducted to derive...

This study examined the experiences of music festival attendees and their perceptions within the stimulus-organism-response (SOR) model. In this context, antecedents of the flow experience of music festival attendees (skill performance, ambiance, self-congruence, other consumers' passion,...

Digitization has importantly expanded the scope for reusing music in movies, a process known as music synchronization. We use panel data on Netflix and Shazam to estimate the causal effect of music synchronization on the discovery of reused songs. Our results show that songs are substantially...

The article measures the economic effects of decisions made by two agents in the cultural and creative sector. Managers of a cultural event decide to produce it: it mobilizes a flow of artists and creatives who materialize their creations. Individuals decide to visit it: it mobilizes a flow of...

This paper proposes the use of musical selections to enhance team-based learning (TBL) activities in economics education in the K-12 classroom. The author provides pre-designed lessons and templates that align with the Voluntary National Content Standards in Economics. The approach builds on...

Chris and Clive have decided to keep up with the requirements of their company, to comply with the requirements of work and to keep up with modern times by moving to a full-time business. All the shareholders have agreed to introduce advanced technology and move to a higher step to keep up with...

In cultural industries, the fear of large-country hegemon has been revived with the growth of subscription services (such as Netflix, Spotify or Apple Music) and the concentration of these markets. The aim of this paper is to provide evidence on this issue from music streaming consumption. Using...