Researching Arts Markets brings together a chorus of contributors from various disciplinary perspectives. In doing so, this collection offers a unique multi-disciplinary contribution to disentangle key aspects and trends in art market practices from the past to nowadays, namely art collectors, the artist as an entrepreneur and career paths, and the formation and development of new markets. In understanding the global market for arts as an ecosystem, the book also examines how research and perceptions have evolved over time. Social, economic and political contexts are discussed, while topics covered include the intersection of roles of market participants through the layers of friendships, business partnerships or social peer groups. With insights from across the humanities and social sciences, the book explores how different methods can co-exist to create an interdisciplinary international community of knowledge and research on arts markets. Overall, this book provides a valuable tool for understanding art markets within their wider context. The volume is of interest to scholars researching with the cultural and creative industries from any perspective.