Valuing the unique: the economics of singularities
Auteur :
Karpik, Lucien
Éditeur :
Princeton University Press
ISBN :
9780691137100
Date de publication :
21 juil. 2010
Dimensions :
23,5 x 15,2 cm
Poids :
397 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Dealing with economic sociology, this title introduces the theory and practical tools needed to analyze markets for singularities. It shows that because of the uncertainty and the subjective valuation of singularities, the markets related to movies, music, and fine wine are equipped with the 'judgment devices' such as brands, critics and rankings.