Il teatro come bene relazionale: un contributo dalla scienza economica

Abstract

The difference between theatre and other art forms is revealed by one basic aspect: Theatre arises from an unreproducible relationship between individuals. The fundamental qualities of the theatrical experience – physicality and the copresence of others – reveal some important aspects of theatre, making it an interesting object of any economic analysis considering this art form as a relational good. From this perspective, theatrical events seem to be a cultural phenomenon that can't be thought merely as a “public service”, but instead as a desirable resource which benefits society. Studied as a relational good, the theatrical experience brings a richness to human relationships and has a significant influence on human happiness, quality of life and global growth without neglecting the importance of the wellbeing of the individual in realising the wellbeing of society as a whole.