Boston metro ranked as most creative economy in US

While our city’s weather may not be the best, a new study ranks Boston as the most “creative economy” in the country, but what does that mean exactly?  This study suggests that a relatively narrow group of metros have emerged as leaders in America’s creative economy and are positioned to grow and prosper more than other metropolitan areas.The study was conducted by researchers at Arizona State University and took a detailed look at the growth and development of what they refer to as the “creative economy” between 2005 and 2013 (before and after the Great Recession). In the study, “creative occupations” were defined as those spanning science and technology; arts, culture, entertainment, and media; and business and management. Researchers mapped the interplay between creative occupations and other parts of the economy, isolating and examining the role that these creative industries played in the productivity and affluence of all 360-plus U.S. metros.

For more information about the study, its findings and conclusions read The Atlantic’s article, One Reason It’s So Hard To Be A ‘Creative Superstar City’