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Expert judgements and the demand for novels in Flanders

Ashworth, J.; Heyndels, B.; Werck, K.

Authors

B. Heyndels

K. Werck



Abstract

This paper analyses the effect of literary prizes and nominations on the subsequent market success using a panel dataset of Dutch-language titles from January 2003 to June 2005. The analysis indicates winning a prize generally has a positive effect on the ensuing sales, whereas nominations do not generate additional sales. The precise effect differs depending on the particular prize. Winning a “home” debut prize has a significant positive effect on sales, and, to a lesser extent, “established” literary prizes have a significant positive effect on the sales of the winning title, but winning a debut prize in the Netherlands, the neighbouring country, has no effect on sales in Belgium.

Citation

Ashworth, J., Heyndels, B., & Werck, K. (2010). Expert judgements and the demand for novels in Flanders. Journal of Cultural Economics, 34(3), 197-218. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10824-010-9121-3

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Aug 1, 2010
Deposit Date Jul 29, 2011
Journal Journal of Cultural Economics
Print ISSN 0885-2545
Electronic ISSN 1573-6997
Publisher Springer
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 34
Issue 3
Pages 197-218
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/s10824-010-9121-3
Keywords Books, Prizes, Sales.
Public URL https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1522450

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