This publication highlights the impact of culture on local economies and the methodological issues related to its identification. In particular, the book demonstrates that the contemporary contribution of culture to economic development is not limited to attracting tourists, but that it...

This publication highlights the impact of culture on local economies and the methodological issues related to its identification. In particular, the book demonstrates that the contemporary contribution of culture to economic development is not only limited to attracting tourists, but that it...

This background report for the Conference on Unleashing the Transformative Power of Culture and Creativity for Local Development in Venice, 6-7 December 2018, was prepared by the OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Cities and Regions.