The study identifies trends in encouraging private investment in the cultural sector in EU Member States. It elaborates on empirical data gathered through questionnaires, case studies of five countries and desk research. It provides an overview of mechanisms and measures used to encourage private investment, including: tax framework (i.e. encouraging the consumption of culture and business and philanthropic investment), financial and banking schemes and intermediary mechanisms. A comparison between private investment in culture in the United States and in Europe is provided.

Authors

Vesna Čopič, Lead researcher; Aleksandra Uzelac, Study coordinator; Jaka Primorac; Daniela Angelina Jelinčić; Andrej Srakar; Ana Žuvela