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Arts Facts: Arts and Cultural Production Contribution to GDP (2017)

Author: Americans for the Arts

Publication Year: 2017

Media Type: Infographic

Summary:

The arts and culture sector is a $730 billion industry, which represents 4.2 percent of the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP)—a larger share of the economy than transportation, tourism, or construction—according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.  

Abstract:

According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, arts and cultural production contributed $730 billion to the nation’s economy in 2014. This represents 4.2 percent of the GDP—a larger share of the economy than transportation, tourism, or construction. 

Arts & Intersections: Economic Development

Categories: Advocacy, Arts Action Fund, Arts Facts, Economic Impact

ADDITIONAL BIBLIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Series Title: Arts Facts

Edition: 2017

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Pages: 1

Resources: Document

PUBLISHER INFORMATION

Name: Americans for the Arts

Website URL: https://www.americansforthearts.org