Working Papers

Enhancing Student Engagement with Employability

Andy Port and Brian J. Hracs (2024)

Published in the Economy, Society and Governance Working Paper Series, University of Southampton (Link)

Locating South Africa’s Visual Artists

Brian J. Hracs, Irma Booyens, Roberta Comunian and Taylor Brydges (2024)

Published in the Economy, Society and Governance Working Paper Series, University of Southampton (Link)

Curating Street Food Markets

Paz Concha and Brian J. Hracs (2023)

Published in the Economy, Society and Governance Working Paper Series, University of Southampton (Link)

The Role of Industrial Aesthetics and Heritage in Creative Workspaces

Yosha Wijngaarden and Brian J. Hracs (2023)

Published in the Economy, Society and Governance Working Paper Series, University of Southampton (Link)

Night-Time Economies: The Case of Nightclubs in Amsterdam

Timo Koren and Brian J. Hracs (2023)

Published in the Economy, Society and Governance Working Paper Series, University of Southampton (Link)

Purveyors of Cool: Independent Fashion Retailers and Neighbourhood Change

Taylor Brydges, Atle Hauge and Brian J. Hracs (2020)

Published in the Economy, Society and Governance Working Paper Series, University of Southampton (PDF)

Rural-Urban Mobilities and Hybrid Identities in China

Peipei Chen, Nick Clarke and Brian J. Hracs

Published in the Economy, Society and Governance Working Paper Series, University of Southampton (Link)

The Dynamics of Competition within the Music Streaming Marketplace

Brian J. Hracs & Jack Webster (2018) 

Published in the Economy, Governance, Culture Working Paper Series, University of Southampton (Link)

Conceptualising Work-Related Blogging

Jane Parry & Brian J. Hracs (2018)

Published in the Economy, Governance, Culture Working Paper Series, University of Southampton (Link)

Landscape-Centric Branding in the Canadian Fashion Industry

Taylor Brydges & Brian J. Hracs (2017) 

Published in the Economy, Governance, Culture Working Paper Series, University of Southampton (Link)

Locating Canada's Independent Fashion Designers

Taylor Brydges & Brian J. Hracs (2017) 

Published in the Economy, Governance, Culture Working Paper Series, University of Southampton (Link)

Curating Music in the Digital Age

Johan Jansson & Brian J. Hracs (2017)

Published in the Economy, Governance, Culture Working Paper Series, University of Southampton (Link)

Only the Strategic Survive: Independent Record Shops in the Digital Age

Brian J. Hracs & Johan Jansson (2016)

Published in the Economy, Governance, Culture Working Paper Series, University of Southampton (Link)

DIY in decline? The survival strategies of contemporary independent musicians in Toronto

Brian J. Hracs (2015) 

Published in the Economy, Governance, Culture Working Paper Series, University of Southampton (PDF)

Examining the Curation of Local Food in Sweden

Sofie Joosse & Brian J. Hracs (2014) 

Published in the Martin Prosperity Institute Working Paper Series on November 30th 2014 (PDF)

Generating Distinction and Value with Experiences: The Case of Food-Related Entrepreneurs in Rural Denmark

Isaac Arthur & Brian J. Hracs (2014)

Published in the Martin Prosperity Institute Working Paper Series on February 25th 2014 (PDF)

Staging Exclusive Interactive Experiences - The Case of Music and Craft

Brian J. Hracs & Doreen Jakob (2014)

Published in the Martin Prosperity Institute Working Paper Series on February 25th 2014 (PDF)

The Geography of Music Preferences

Jason P. Rentfrow, Charlotta Mellander, Richard Florida, Brian J. Hracs & Jeff Potter (2013)

Published in the Martin Prosperity Institute Working Paper Series on June 21st 2013 (PDF)

Living Under the Lights: The intensification and extensification of aesthetic labour for independent musicians in Toronto

Brian J. Hracs & Deborah Leslie (2013)

Published in the Martin Prosperity Institute Working Paper Series on June 21st 2013 (PDF)

Applying the Experience Economy in Denmark

Isaac K. Arthur & Brian J. Hracs (2013) 

Published in the Martin Prosperity Institute Working Paper Series on February 5th 2013 (PDF)

Management Matters: The Case of Independent Musicians in Toronto

Brian J. Hracs (2012)

Published in the Martin Prosperity Institute Working Paper Series on March 9th 2012 (PDF)

Generating Distinctiveness and Value in the New Marketplace for Music and Fashion

Brian J. Hracs, Doreen Jakob & Atle Hauge (2012)

Published in the Martin Prosperity Institute Working Paper Series on January 31st 2012 (PDF)

The Geography of Music Preferences

Jason P. Rentfrow, Charlotta Mellander, Richard Florida, Brian J. Hracs & Jeff Potter (2011)

Published in the Martin Prosperity Institute Working Paper Series on December 8th 2012 (PDF)

Restructuring and Risk in the Digital Music Industry

Brian J. Hracs (2011) 

Published in the Martin Prosperity Institute Working Paper Series on March 16th 2011 (PDF)

Risk and Freedom for Independent Musicians in Toronto

Brian J. Hracs (2011) 

Published in the Martin Prosperity Institute Working Paper Series on March 14th 2011 (PDF)

Satisfaction Guaranteed? Talent Mobility and Regional Satisfaction

Brian J. Hracs & Kevin Stolarick (2011) 

Published in the Martin Prosperity Institute Working Paper Series on March 14th 2011 (PDF)

Practice the Creative Economy

Experience the Creative Economy Delegation (2008)

Published in the Martin Prosperity Institute Working Paper Series on October 1st 2009 (PDF)