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This chapter defines the perimeter of the audiovisual industry based on theoretical approaches adopted in literature, as well as the regulatory one used by policy makers. The perimeter of the audiovisual industry will be defined also with reference to classifications based upon statistics and accounting needs. Implementing an empirical approach, the chapter defines the different audiovisual sectors based on the intersection of three variables: the nature of audiovisual products, production process and distribution dynamics. In accordance to these variables, it is possible to identify three macrosectors: television, cinema and web. For each sector, this chapter will explore the peculiarities of the main audiovisual products.
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La Torre, M. (1999). Defining the Audiovisual Industry. In: The Economics of the Audiovisual Industry: Financing TV, Film and Web. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137378477_3
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