Education in the Creative Economy explores the need for new forms of learning and education
that are most conducive to supporting student development in a creative society. Just as the
assembly line shifted the key factor of production from labor to capital digital networks are
now shifting the key factor of production from capital to innovation. Beyond conventional
discussions on the knowledge economy many scholars now suggest that digital technologies are
fomenting a shift in advanced economies from mass production to cultural innovation. This
edited volume which includes contributions from renowned scholars like Richard Florida
Charles Landry and John Howkins is a key resource for policymakers researchers teachers and
journalists to assist them to better understand the contours of the creative economy and
consider effective strategies for linking education to creative practice. In addition to
arguments for investing in the knowledge economy through STEM disciplines (science technology
engineering and math) this collection explores the growing importance of art design and
digital media as vehicles for creativity and innovation.
