3.9a How can we best measure the non-economic value of the creative industries?

Background

DCMS has long recognised the value of the creative industries beyond their extensive contribution to economic growth. Programmes such as Culture and Heritage Capital have pioneered methods to capture the value of DCMS’s policy areas beyond their substantial impact on growth and employment. DCMS also recognises the positive wellbeing benefits of engagement with creative industries. We welcome insights on how best to capture these non-economic benefits.

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