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Global Music Industry Economics
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Marginal Cost
The cost of producing one additional unit of a music record or digital download.
Consumer Surplus
The difference between the highest price consumers are willing to pay and the price they actually pay for music.
Sunk Costs
Costs that have already been incurred in the music industry and cannot be recovered.
Fixed Costs
Costs that do not vary with the level of output in the music production process.
Economies of Scale
Cost advantage that arises with increased output of music products.
Horizontal Integration
Occurs when companies merge at the same stage of production in the music industry.
Monopoly
A situation where there is a single provider of a certain type of music or music service.
Complementary Goods
Products that enhance the value of music, such as headphones or concert tickets with album purchases.
Break-even Analysis
Determines the level of sales needed for a music business to cover its costs without making a loss.
Producer Surplus
The difference between the lowest price producers are willing to sell for and the price they actually receive.
Return on Investment (ROI)
A measure used to evaluate the efficiency or profitability of an investment in the music industry.
Market Structure
Describes the competitive environment of the music industry, like oligopoly in record labels.
Merchandising
Creation and sale of branded products can be a significant revenue stream for artists.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP includes the value of the music industry's output as part of a country's economic output.
Elasticity
Measures how changes in price affect the quantity demanded for music or music streaming services.
Intellectual Property
Musicians and producers hold rights to their music which generates royalties.
Scarcity
Limited availability of music products or tickets, which can increase demand and value.
Vertical Integration
Occurs when a company expands its control over multiple levels of the music industry production chain.
Price Discrimination
Charging different prices for music products or services to different consumers.
Opportunity Cost
The potential revenue lost when a musician or label chooses one economic action over another.
Variable Costs
Costs that change directly with the level of production or sales in the music industry.
Licensing
Sources of revenue for the music industry through the authorization of music rights usage.
Royalty
Payments made to artists for use of their music, providing them with a share of the revenue.
Diversification
Music companies expand into different markets or sectors for growth and risk mitigation.
Supply and Demand
Determines the market value of music products and live show tickets.
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