| By: |
Bruno Pires (Escola das Artes, Universidade Católica Portuguesa - Porto);
Ricardo Morais (Faculdade de Economia e Gestão, Universidade Católica Portuguesa - Porto) |
| Abstract: |
In this conceptual article we explore the influence of creative industry
definitions on subsector typologies. Based on a systematic literature review
of the Creative Industries Journal, we examine alternative creative industry
definitions, criteria, subsector typologies, and streams of thought. As a
corollary of such a literature review, we suggest a theoretical framework –
the Value/Scale matrix – which distinguishes four types of creative
industries. In particular, we distinguish between creative and cultural
activities as well as between creative and cultural industries. Our
distinction is based on the degree of value added and the scale of operations.
We conclude with a discussion of the theoretical and practical implications of
such a framework. |
| Keywords: |
creative industries, cultural industries, literature review, value/scale matrix |
| Date: |
2014–07 |
| URL: |
http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:cap:mpaper:052014&r=cul |