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6 - Music

from Part II - Media-Dependent Entertainment

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  26 June 2020

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This chapter reviews the history of the music business and then describes music industry deals and structures. Accounting and valuations are also covered.

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Entertainment Industry Economics
A Guide for Financial Analysis
, pp. 281 - 327
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2020

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  • Music
  • Harold L. Vogel
  • Book: Entertainment Industry Economics
  • Online publication: 26 June 2020
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108675499.007
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  • Book: Entertainment Industry Economics
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  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108675499.007
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  • Book: Entertainment Industry Economics
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  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108675499.007
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