Abstract
Since in the 1990s the concept of privatization found its way to the field of culture, it has been one of the main themes in the cultural political debate in Europe. The necessity to find alternative funding sources for the arts and culture makes privatization an extremely hot issue in most European countries. Because many connect the term with selling public institutions to private firms, it is also an emotionally charged one. One consequence of the long-standing dependence on the state of many cultural institutions in Europe is a fear of privatization on the part of many artists, art managers, researchers and policy makers. What would happen to the cultural institutions if they were forced to survive on the commercial market? Not surprisingly, discussing privatization and culture has given rise to heated debates and confusing discussions. Carla Bodo, quoting David Throsby clearly puts these feelings into words:
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