Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
movie revenues, MPAA, rating system, film profits, Motion Picture Association of America
College
Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Department
Economics
Abstract
I have always been drawn to the arts. Growing up I was continually playing and writing music. As I grew older my interested broadened into visual arts, specifically film. Although I am an economics major, I have continually looked for opportunities to apply what I was learning to the film industry. The idea for this project started after my Price Theory II class in the spring of 2009. My professor, Dr. Price, encouraged my desire to investigate why so few family friendly films were being created when it was arguably the largest film market. This simple conversation led to some initial investigation and then to a class research project. While seeking Dr. Price’s advice on data retrieval he encouraged me to apply for this grant and dig deeper.
Recommended Citation
Shores, Jared and Price, Dr. Joseph
(2013)
"Deriving Movie Revenues How MPAA Ratings Effect Film Profits,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 202.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/202