Earned Income and American Museums
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21828865 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Kevin V Mulcahy (Louisiana State University, corresponding author), Kevin Mulcahy |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 92-102 |
| Publication date | 2020-07-09 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Culture and Local Governance (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1911-7469 • E-ISSN: 1911-7469 |
| Publisher | University of Ottawa Library (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.18192/clg-cgl.v6i2.4752 |
| OpenAlex | W3042464644 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 4 |
The basis of the American approach to culture eschews any collective state intervention. Cultural institutions, such as museums, originated as the beneficiaries of private donors. Such philanthropy benefits from a tax code that provides financial incentives for contributions to private organizations. For institutions, funds raised from ancillary activities, such as gift shops, also enjoy significant tax exemptions. Yet, despite these publicly financed tax deductions, cultural visions are privately conceived, and reflect the agendas of the donors. This attitude represents the basic principle of the American patronage system: one that is facilitated by a tax policy, not a cultural policy
Business · Cultural institution · Economics · Incentive · Market economy · Political science · Public economics · Sociology · Tax exemption · Vision · Art History and Market Analysis · Cultural Industries and Urban Development · Law · Public Administration
| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |