ABSTRACT

As Pratt (2008) points out, not only innovativeness but also creativity plays an important role in the knowledge based economy. Much attention has been paid recently to both of these terms in discussions among scholars and policy makers. Many publications in socio-economic geography and economics focus on innovativeness, its dynamics and spatial differences. However, thanks to Florida’s (2002, 2005) research, the interest in creativity and its role in the modern economy have increased, too.