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Rockonomics
A Backstage Tour of What the Music Industry Can Teach Us About Economics and Life
Book • 2019
Rockonomics explores the economics of the music industry, highlighting how technological changes have transformed revenue streams, with live concerts becoming a primary source of income for artists.
The book also delves into broader economic concepts such as superstars, inequality, and the gig economy, using the music industry as a case study.
Krueger discusses how musicians can succeed in the digital age and how economic lessons from the music industry apply to other sectors.
The book also delves into broader economic concepts such as superstars, inequality, and the gig economy, using the music industry as a case study.
Krueger discusses how musicians can succeed in the digital age and how economic lessons from the music industry apply to other sectors.
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Mentioned in 4 episodes
Mentioned by Daryl Fairweather as the author of a book discussing how popularity grows exponentially in music.
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Learn Less to Find Success & How to Use Game Theory, Risk, and Luck to Your Advantage
Mentioned by Daryl Fairweather when discussing the success of Beyonce and the concept of superstar effects in economics.
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Daryl Fairweather, "Hate the Game: Economic Cheat Codes for Life, Love, and Work" (U Chicago Press, 2025)
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Stephen J. Dubner when discussing the economics of the music industry and the distribution of earnings.
Stephen J. Dubner when discussing the economics of the music industry and the distribution of earnings.
374. How Spotify Saved the Music Industry (But Not Necessarily Musicians)
