An investigation of creative industries’ impact on human capital

Hoda Zobeiri ¹ (Associate Professor of Economics, Department of Economic Sciences, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran (Corresponding Author), [e-mail])
Maryam Ehsani ² (M.A in Economics, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran, [e-mail])

Submited date : 2023-08-12 accepted date : 2024-02-04

Keywords: Human Capital, C32, cultural industries, Creative Industries, Knowledge.JEL Classification: Z1, O3,

Abstract :

The aim of this paper is to investigate the impact of creative industries on the human capital of 85 developed and developing countries.  The findings indicate that “creative industries” affect the human capital of the countries. The results also display positive effects of production growth, government expenditure, population, and investment on human capital. The coefficient of creative industries in developed countries was found to be greater than in developing countries. As results, it is expected that the influence of creative, cultural, and artistic productions on human capital in these countries will be greater than in developing countries. The findings show that countries have a particular affinity for creative industries. Consequently, increasing focus on these sectors and fortifies the labor force with the necessary expertise to generate innovative goods and services, thereby fostering greater economic growth and prosperity and augmenting employment opportunities. .

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