The presence of human capital has been linked to employment growth in both urban and rural areas. This article examines the relationship between small business development using multiple metrics in Alaska’s boroughs and the presence of the creative class. There is weak evidence supporting a causal link once we account for initial place specific economic conditions. Regions that are considering ...

Specific training may be required to develop creativity in design students. At the very least, training is valuable in developing creativity in first-year students. Creativity is a skill that can be examined, used and taught – and it is one that is central to designing. This paper presents the results of empirical research from a class in creative problem solving for design students. The nature...

BACKGROUND The recent growth of arts and humanities in medical education shows recognition that these disciplines can facilitate a breadth of thinking and result in personal and professional growth. However creative work can be a challenge to incorporate into a busy curriculum. Offering the option of creative media as a way of reflecting is an example of how this can occur. This study aimed to ...

The Link between R&D, Innovation and Productivity: Are Micro Firms Different?* We analyze the link between R&D, innovation, and productivity in MSMEs with a special focus on micro firms with fewer than 10 employees; usually constituting the majority of firms in industrialized economies. Using the German KfW SME panel, we examine to what extent micro firms are different from other firms in terms...

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