collocation · academic
creative economy
UK/kriˈeɪtɪv ɪˈkɒnəmi/US/kriˈeɪtɪv ɪˈkɑːnəmi/cre·A·tive e·CON·o·my
The part of the economy based on creative activities such as design, film, music, advertising and digital media.
Examples
“The creative economy has become an important source of jobs for young professionals.”
“Policies to support the creative economy often include grants for start-ups and tax breaks for cultural businesses.”
“Local festivals can stimulate the creative economy by showcasing designers and performers.”
Band 8 sentence
“The creative economy not only generates revenue but also enhances a city’s international profile by exporting cultural products and digital services.”
Collocations
- develop the creative economy
- creative economy policies
- creative economy sector
Word family
Common mistakes
make the creative economy→develop/encourage the creative economy
creative-economy→creative economy
their creative economy→their creative economies
Say it for a higher band
5arts industry→6creative industries→7+creative economy
Synonyms
creative industries
Easily confused
creative industries
“The city's creative industries attract international investment.”
creative sector
“Local policy aims to strengthen the creative sector through training programmes.”
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