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The Innovations of the Creative Class Affect a Rural Area’s Fortunes

August 21, 2019/

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A new study measures innovation and shows that when found in rural areas, it is tied to significant presence of the creative class.

Across the board—in both urban and rural areas—firms with higher innovation index scores perform better and pay higher wages.

 

Richard Florida


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