Title: The Rise of the Creative Class
Abstract: In The Rise of the Creative Class, Richard Florida, currently a professor of public policy at George Mason University and non-resident Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, discusses an emerging phenomenon: the creative class, comprised of various creative professionals including (but not limited to) professors, engineers, architects, and musicians, is growing to nearly one-third of the U.S. population. But most of all, they are fueling our economy and adding vitality to U.S. cities.
Author First Name: Richard
Author: Richard Florida
Author Last Name: Florida
Publisher: Basic Books
Publisher Website: http://www.basicbooks.com
Date of Publication: 2002
Publication Type: Book
Focus: Development
Issue: Economic Impact
Date Submitted: 1/24/2006
Submitted by: Monica Sain
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