Creative industries: a case study of Isfahan, Iran
International Journal of Social Economics
ISSN: 0306-8293
Article publication date: 11 February 2019
Issue publication date: 11 February 2019
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to contribute critically to understanding the structure of creative industries in Isfahan.
Design/methodology/approach
The authors first gather needed information about the case study and then analyze the data according to three measures of gross value added, employment and the dynamics of business for each sector of creative industries.
Findings
Results indicate that creative industries are medium-sized domestic enterprises which are comparatively weak in productivity in some sectors.
Originality/value
This paper illustrates the model of creative industries assessment for Isfahan city and, finally, provides a good understanding of the concept of the creative industries as a key element of the creative city.
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Acknowledgements
The authors of this article have not made their research data set openly available. Any enquiries regarding the data set can be directed to the corresponding author.
Citation
Lafzi Ghazi, E. and Goede, M. (2019), "Creative industries: a case study of Isfahan, Iran", International Journal of Social Economics, Vol. 46 No. 2, pp. 271-287. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJSE-09-2017-0409
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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