The Curious Economics of Contemporary Art
by Donald N. Thompson
Recommended by Vinod Khosla and Diana Kimball
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Recommended by 5 sources and appears in Art, Most Recommended Books, and Art.
"A look at the economics and the marketing strategies that enable the modern art market to generate such astronomical prices." - Vinod Khosla
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Recommended by 5 sources and appears in Art, Most Recommended Books, and Art.
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