{"title":"Joel Waldfogel","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoel Waldfogel’s works explore the intersection of economics, technology, and culture, offering insightful perspectives on how digital advancements reshape markets and consumer behaviour. His books, including \u003cem\u003eDigital Renaissance\u003c\/em\u003e, challenge conventional thinking about value creation in the modern economy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in the broader implications of economic theory and innovation within education, public policy, and society will find his writings thought-provoking and richly informed. His clear analysis bridges complex ideas with accessible narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"digital-renaissance-by-joel-waldfogel-9780691162829","title":"Digital Renaissance","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow digital technology is upending the traditional creative industries—and why that might be a good thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe digital revolution poses a mortal threat to the major creative industries—music, publishing, television, and the movies. The ease with which digital files can be copied and distributed has unleashed a wave of piracy with disastrous effects on revenue. Cheap, easy self-publishing is eroding the position of these gatekeepers and guardians of culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDoes this revolution herald the collapse of culture, as some commentators claim? Far from it. In \u003cem\u003eDigital Renaissance\u003c\/em\u003e, Joel Waldfogel argues that digital technology is enabling a new golden age of popular culture, a veritable digital renaissance. By reducing the costs of production, distribution, and promotion, digital technology is democratizing access to the cultural marketplace. More books, songs, television shows, and movies are being produced than ever before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNor does this mean a tidal wave of derivative, poorly produced kitsch; analysing decades of production and sales data, as well as bestseller and best-of lists, Waldfogel finds that the new digital model is just as successful at producing high-quality, successful work as the old industry model, and in many cases more so. The vaunted gatekeeper role of the creative industries proves to have been largely mythical. The high costs of production have stifled creativity in industries that require ever-bigger blockbusters to cover the losses on ever-more-expensive failures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAre we drowning in a tide of cultural silt, or living in a golden age for culture? The answers in \u003cem\u003eDigital Renaissance\u003c\/em\u003e may surprise you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47460696129772,"sku":"9780691162829","price":84.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780691162829-digital-renaissance.jpg?v=1774950919"},{"product_id":"scroogenomics-by-joel-waldfogel-9780691142647","title":"Scroogenomics","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChristmas is a time of seasonal cheer, family get-togethers, holiday parties, and gift giving. Lots and lots—and lots—of gift giving. It's hard to imagine any Christmas without this time-honoured custom. But let's stop to consider the gifts we receive—the rooster sweater from Grandma or the singing fish from Uncle Mike. How many of us get gifts we like? How many of us give gifts not knowing what recipients want? Did your cousin really look excited about that jumping alarm clock?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLively and informed, \u003cem\u003eScroogenomics\u003c\/em\u003e illustrates how our consumer spending generates vast amounts of economic waste—to the shocking tune of eighty-five billion dollars each winter. Economist Joel Waldfogel provides solid explanations to show us why it's time to stop the madness and think twice before buying gifts for the holidays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we buy for ourselves, every dollar we spend produces at least a dollar in satisfaction, because we shop carefully and purchase items that are worth more than they cost. Gift giving is different. We make less-informed choices, max out on credit to buy gifts worth less than the money spent, and leave recipients less than satisfied, creating what Waldfogel calls \"deadweight loss.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWaldfogel indicates that this waste isn't confined to Americans—most major economies share in this orgy of wealth destruction. While recognising the difficulties of altering current trends, Waldfogel offers viable gift-giving alternatives. By reprioritising our gift-giving habits, \u003cem\u003eScroogenomics\u003c\/em\u003e proves that we can still maintain the economy without gouging our wallets, and reclaim the true spirit of the holiday season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47558995509484,"sku":"9780691142647","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780691142647-scroogenomics.jpg?v=1776926026"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/joel-waldfogel.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}