CityEconomist handles literary/video rights for a number of properties, providing the following services: 1. Maintains records of properties, including their provenance and the status of rights. 2. Retains legal, bookkeeping and tax services to assist in filing reports and tax returns. 3. Maintains information on prospective buyers and helps negotiate contracts. 4. Consults with authors on targeting audiences for book proposals. 5. Consults with film producers on issues relating to properties and execution of the film. 6. Assists in raising charitable funds or commercial financing for projects.