Culture and the creative economy in Glasgow city region, Scotland, United Kingdom

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No 2022/10, OECD Local Economic and Employment Development (LEED) Papers from OECD Publishing

Abstract: Cultural and creative sectors are a significant driver of local development through job creation and income generation, spurring innovation across the economy. Beyond their economic impacts, they also have significant social impacts, from supporting health and well-being to promoting social inclusion and local social capital. Glasgow City Region in Scotland, United Kingdom has a long history of transformative cultural policy. Cultural and creative sectors are now one of the region’s strengths. This paper provides an overview of cultural and creative sectors in the Glasgow City Region, highlighting trends in employment, business dynamics, entrepreneurship and financing as well as cultural participation. It offers analysis and recommendations to support the region in continuing to build on its local cultural and creative ecosystem.

Keywords: creative industries; cultural employment; culture and local development (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I31 Z1 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022-10-05
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