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Staying ahead: the economic performance of the UK’s creative industries

Hutton, W. & The Work Foundation (2007) Staying ahead: the economic performance of the UK’s creative industries. Department for Culture, Media and Sport UK.

Substantial document that aimed to “open up a debate about the drivers of this phenomenon, and to understand the opportunities and challenges facing the sector.” Links creativity to innovation, and argues both are essential across economic sectors, with the creative industries “pioneering” the way. It noted the strength of the UK position but also “fierce competition from growing overseas markets.” Questioned whether “effective transmission mechanisms” were in place.