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Artists' suicides as a public good.

Samuel Cameron1, Bijou Yang, David Lester

  • 1Centre for International Development, University of Bradford, Bradford, UK.

Archives of Suicide Research : Official Journal of the International Academy for Suicide Research
|September 24, 2005
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The economic impact of artist suicides can be positive, increasing product sales and societal value. This phenomenon, where a celebrity

Area of Science:

  • Economics
  • Sociology
  • Cultural Studies

Background:

  • Celebrity suicides can have profound societal and economic repercussions.
  • Understanding the post-mortem economic impact of artists is crucial for cultural analysis.

Observation:

  • Sales of artist merchandise and related products often surge following their death.
  • The "iconic rectification" of an artist's life and work can create lasting value.

Findings:

  • An artist's suicide can lead to a net economic benefit for society.
  • Post-mortem economic gains are observed in product sales and the perceived value of private goods.

Implications:

  • This economic perspective challenges conventional views on the impact of celebrity death.

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  • The study highlights the complex relationship between art, celebrity, economics, and societal value.