Can Curaçao become a Creative Economy? A case study

Miguel Goede

International Journal of Social Economics, 2009, vol. 36, issue 1/2, 47-69

Abstract: Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to present a case study of the creative class of Curaçao, which is a small Caribbean island coping with globalisation. The paper will contribute to the development of a framework for the discussion of the Creative Economy. Design/methodology/approach - The paper contributes to the development of a framework for understanding the Creative Economy. This framework is then applied to the case of Curaçao. After analysis, conclusions are drawn. Findings - In Curaçao there are many conditions present which support the development and creation of the creative class or attract it from other locations. On the other hand, policies should be put in place to retain the creative class. The theories and methods relating to the creative class are not yet fully developed. Originality/value - The paper contributes to a framework for understanding the Creative Economy of small Caribbean islands.

Keywords: Knowledge economy; Globalisation; Islands; Caribbean; Curaçao; Netherlands Antilles (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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DOI: 10.1108/03068290910921181

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