ABSTRACT
Chapter 1 provides an introduction and presents an overview of the book, thematic structure, and topic arcs for each chapter. The multi-dimensional field of creative economy includes topics such as the creative class, arts entrepreneurs, cultural policy, cultural economics, equity, placemaking, and more. Theoretical frameworks such as social construction, multiple streams framework, and complexity theory set the stage for fresh perspectives on the creative economy. The chapter concludes with a synthesis of topics to expect and a reminder to be mindful of changes underway in the field.
