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Activity Number: 394
Type: Invited
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 1, 2007 : 10:30 AM to 12:20 PM
Sponsor: Social Statistics Section
Abstract - #307880
Title: Accurately Measuring a Creative Economy
Author(s): Steven W. Pedigo*+
Companies: Greater Washington Initiative
Address: 1725 Eye Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20006,
Keywords: workforce ; human capital ; occupational ; talent ; Greater Washington ; creative
Abstract:

Over the past 10 years, the creative sector has expanded in size and significance with remarkable speed. More than ever, mature regional economies rely on their creative cores for added productivity, value, and employment. Although economic development practitioners and researchers recognize a strong creative sector is a cornerstone of a healthy and mature economy, the relatively recent emergence of the sector has left suitable, accurate measures in a nascent stage. An occupational analysis offers the most prudent measure of the creative sector, showcasing the individual as the driver of the sector. Using the greater Washington, DC, USA, region as a case study, this presentation addresses the methods and policy implications of a creative occupational analysis.

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