The creative class approach (Florida, 2002b) has led to many developments. Therefore, measurement of creativity … people?) to dynamic approaches (what do the creative people?). Creativity mainly comes from talent (Florida, 2002a) but … cities, defined as privileged theaters of creativity (Hall, 1998). Hence, cities managing to convert micro or individuals …

, creativity, flexibility, reflexivity, responsiveness - precisely those qualities exemplified in the creative industries. (O … a source for new business, employment, exports and spin-off to other economic sectors (Santacana, 2006). Not only are …

This paper examines the spatial interaction of neighboring cities over their employment cycles. The cycles of …-similar employment cycles, but neighboring cities with similar racial compositions tend to have less-similar employment cycles …

instrument of strategic urban planning. The analysis will include the examination of the criteria that determine creativity, as …

funds to boost creativity sector in the city, and to ascertain the existence of a linear relationship between the city size …

trigger a multiplier effect on employment and income. The activities on the economy of culture have this effect on the economy …