Study on the Economy of Culture in Europe, commissioned by the European Commission, highlights the direct (in terms of GDP, growth and employment) as well as the indirect (links between creativity and innovation, links with the ICT sector, regional development and attractiveness) contribution of the cultural and creative sectors towards the Lisbon Agenda. It shows how culture drives economic and social development, as well as innovation and cohesion. The cultural and creative sector is a growing sector, developing at a higher pace than the rest of the economy. It also drives many other sectors of the European economy, and in particular innovation and ICT sectors. Full text on the EU website.
Other studies by MKW Wirtschaftsforschung include The “Creative Sector” – an engine for diversity, growth and jobs in Europe (2005) and Recommendations and trends for the Creative Industries (2006). They are published at www.cultural-economy.eu
