Costa Rica has seen remarkable social and economic progress over the last three decades, with income per capita doubling, and well-being indicators reaching levels comparable with countries of the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Nevertheless, the country still faces...

Arts proponents frequently argue that the arts have a positive impact on the economy, yet this assertion is not supported by satisfactory statistical testing. Using the U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and National Arts Index (NAI), this study seeks to verify the contention that arts activities...