OBJECTIVES

• The Research Group on Cultural Economics (GIEC) is configured as a unit of the University of Valladolid for the exercise of research activity and teaching participation in Postgraduate Programs related to the disciplinary field of Cultural Economy. The fundamental objectives of the Group are the following:

a) Research activity in the analytical field of Cultural Economics and related lines of research.

b) The orientation of research towards results of academic excellence: doctoral programs and direction of doctoral theses

c) The preparation of reports and works related to the research activity of the group.

d) Scientific dissemination in national and international forums, as well as in accredited scientific journals of the research results

e) Participation in Postgraduate Courses related to the Economy and Cultural Management, and particularly the coordination of the Master in Administration of Cultural Industries of the University of Valladolid.

RESEARCH LINES

• Economic analysis of culture and cultural manifestations: performing arts, historical heritage and cultural industries

• Economic valuation of public goods related to cultural heritage

• Economic impact studies of activities and events related to culture

• Economy of museums, economy of cultural festivals

• Efficiency indicators of cultural entities

• Economic and statistical analysis of cultural magnitudes. Culture and economic development

• Study of cultural tourism and its economic and territorial effects

• Cultural policies and evaluation of related public projects