Association for Cultural
Economics International

The Association for Cultural Economics International (ACEI) is a society of academics, practitioners, industry professionals, and policymakers dedicated to promoting scholarly investigation into the economics of the arts and cultural activities.

The ACEI facilitates knowledge sharing through events, including conferences, workshops, and seminars, both in person and online. It is associated with the Journal of Cultural Economics and publishes a Working Paper Series. ACEI members actively engage in disseminating research through popular media, social media platforms, and the blog Economists Talk Art.

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The Journal of Cultural Economics

The Journal of Cultural Economics, published by Springer, is the official academic journal of the Association and is recognized as a leading journal in the field. The Association oversees the journal, and membership includes complimentary access, available either online or in print, depending on the membership type.

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An International Association

With a diverse membership spanning the globe, the Association values the wide range of cultural backgrounds represented within its community. It actively seeks to extend membership privileges to under-represented regions, particularly where this support can foster research on arts and culture in all parts of the world, including developing countries. New members are always welcome, and those from developing regions may be eligible for complimentary membership. For more information, please contact us.

The Association also has regional chapters based in Poland and Japan, enhancing its international reach and local engagement.

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Upcoming Events

 

June 24
23rd International Conference on Cultural Economics
March 20
Granada International Convention on Economics of World Heritage

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Members of the ACEI will be part of a network of scholars, researchers and practitioners interested in advancing cultural economics.

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Economists talk art

Economists Talk Art serves to promote and share research-based policy analysis and commentary by cultural economists.

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