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Our research focuses on developing data and new insight about the underlying forces that power economic prosperity. It is oriented around three main themes: economic performance, place, and creativity.

Women have become an increasingly important force in the U.S. labor market and especially in its
knowledge based creative economy. Some argue that the economic crisis has tilted the playing field
away from men, who have borne the brunt of blue collar job losses, and towards women, who are
more concentrated in knowledge and service work. Using data from the American Community Survey
(ACS) of the U.S. Census Bureau, this report provides a numbers-driven look at the status of women
in today’s job market, nationally and state-by-state (plus the District of Columbia). We develop a measure of the “location premium” states which provide for women overall and for women in the Creative Class. Utilizing several metrics we then develop a “Women’s Earnings Index” which we use to rank the best states for women—in the labor market overall and for Creative Class jobs in particular.

The economic crisis has challenged popular conceptions of economic growth, both in terms of what
it is and how to measure it. While engendering growth and bolstering competitiveness remain high
on the agenda, immediate attention has shifted to creating jobs, lifting wages, addressing inequality, and fostering long-term, sustainable prosperity. This new edition of the Global Creativity Index (GCI), which we first introduced in 2004, provides a powerful lens through which to assess these issues.

This work critically examines the emergence of a post-industrial economy in China as it continues to transform into a 21st century global leader. On August 15th, 2010, the Financial Times published an article stating that recently released figures from the International Monetary Fund show that China had surpassed Japan as the second-largest economy in the world and predicted that China will maintain its lead going forward . This is an astonishing feat for an emerging economy, as Japan had previously held the second-place position for over four decades. In recent years, China has outperformed other large emerging economies such as Brazil, Russia and India. As a result, it is important to examine China more closely and understand what is occurring within the country as it continues to grow and develop as a global leader.

There is a recent and growing literature in labour economics that discusses
trends in the labour force in terms of three major occupational groupings: the
Creative Class, Service Class, and Working Class. To date, this body of literature
has largely ignored the implications of the training and/or receipt of education
for new immigrants for their labour market success and potential mobility both
within and between classes. This study uses the Longitudinal Study of Immigrants
to Canada (LSIC) to describe basic trends in new immigrant integration into the
Canadian labour force, as segregated by these major occupational groupings.

What do 15.3 million voters, $17.5 billion in personal income, $910 billion in GDP, and over 74% of all new jobs created in the past year have in common? Each of these figures refers to the influences of Canada’s metropolitan regions and collectively signify the crucial role that our urban regions play. This report shows that metropolitan areas are home to 68% of the nation’s population, 90% of our immigrants, and 96% of Canada’s visible minority population (and 67% of the eligible voters).

by Elizabeth Currid-Halkett and Kevin Stolarick

by Kevin Stolarick, Brian Hracs and Richard Florida

This study, commissioned by the Government of Ontario, examines the potential economic impact
of achieving substantially higher levels of accessibility. In 2010, the Province will introduce five proposed standards through which the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005 will be implemented. These standards are intended to achieve substantially higher levels of accessibility. Our study reviews the economic impact of increased accessibility on individuals, on markets, and on social units. We find that there are opportunities at all three levels to realize non-trivial economic gains through enabling a higher number of Ontarians to participate fully in the province’s economy.

by Richard Florida, Charlotta Mellander and Kevin Stolarick

by Richard Florida and Scott Jackson

by Brian J. Hracs and Bryan H. Massam

by Atle Hauge and Brian Hracs

Ontario and Quebec form the economic engine of Canada and together we represent one of the most competitive and prosperous regions in North America and the world. Yet we have the opportunity to develop into an even stronger economic powerhouse. This will require greater co-operation between our two provinces – to which both governments are committed.

by the Institute for Competitiveness & Prosperity and the Martin Prosperity Institute

Ontario is in the midst of a global economic transformation. While this transformation to a knowledge- or idea-driven creative economy has been underway for more than three decades, the current financial and economic maelstrom has accentuated its importance.

by Brian Knudsen, Richard Florida, Kevin Stolarick and Gary Gates

Women have become an increasingly important force in the U.S. labor market and especially in its
knowledge based creative economy. Some argue that the economic crisis has tilted the playing field
away from men, who have borne the brunt of blue collar job losses, and towards women, who are
more concentrated in knowledge and service work. Using data from the American Community Survey
(ACS) of the U.S. Census Bureau, this report provides a numbers-driven look at the status of women
in today’s job market, nationally and state-by-state (plus the District of Columbia). We develop a measure of the “location premium” states which provide for women overall and for women in the Creative Class. Utilizing several metrics we then develop a “Women’s Earnings Index” which we use to rank the best states for women—in the labor market overall and for Creative Class jobs in particular.

The economic crisis has challenged popular conceptions of economic growth, both in terms of what
it is and how to measure it. While engendering growth and bolstering competitiveness remain high
on the agenda, immediate attention has shifted to creating jobs, lifting wages, addressing inequality, and fostering long-term, sustainable prosperity. This new edition of the Global Creativity Index (GCI), which we first introduced in 2004, provides a powerful lens through which to assess these issues.

This work critically examines the emergence of a post-industrial economy in China as it continues to transform into a 21st century global leader. On August 15th, 2010, the Financial Times published an article stating that recently released figures from the International Monetary Fund show that China had surpassed Japan as the second-largest economy in the world and predicted that China will maintain its lead going forward . This is an astonishing feat for an emerging economy, as Japan had previously held the second-place position for over four decades. In recent years, China has outperformed other large emerging economies such as Brazil, Russia and India. As a result, it is important to examine China more closely and understand what is occurring within the country as it continues to grow and develop as a global leader.

There is a recent and growing literature in labour economics that discusses
trends in the labour force in terms of three major occupational groupings: the
Creative Class, Service Class, and Working Class. To date, this body of literature
has largely ignored the implications of the training and/or receipt of education
for new immigrants for their labour market success and potential mobility both
within and between classes. This study uses the Longitudinal Study of Immigrants
to Canada (LSIC) to describe basic trends in new immigrant integration into the
Canadian labour force, as segregated by these major occupational groupings.

What do 15.3 million voters, $17.5 billion in personal income, $910 billion in GDP, and over 74% of all new jobs created in the past year have in common? Each of these figures refers to the influences of Canada’s metropolitan regions and collectively signify the crucial role that our urban regions play. This report shows that metropolitan areas are home to 68% of the nation’s population, 90% of our immigrants, and 96% of Canada’s visible minority population (and 67% of the eligible voters).

By Andrew Bell and Kevin Stolarick

Stolarick, K., & Florida, R. (2005). Montréal’s Capacity for Creative Connectivity: Outlook & Opportunities. Catalytix.

by Kevin Stolarick

by Kevin Stolarick, Mark Denstedt, Betsy Donald and Greg Spencer

by Richard Florida, Charlotta Mellander, Kevin Stolarick and Adrienne Ross

by Richard Florida, Charlotta Mellander and Kevin Stolarick

by Richard Florida, Charlotta Mellander and Peter J. Rentfrow

by Richard Florida and Charlotta Mellander

by Richard Florida, Tim Gulden and Charlotta Mellander

by Richard Florida, Charlotta Mellander and Peter J. Rentfrow

by Richard Florida, Charlotta Mellander and Kevin Stolarick

by Richard Florida and Charlotta Mellander

by Richard Florida, Kathrine Richardson and Kevin Stolarick
Ontario in the Creative Age Working Paper Series

by Richard Florida, Charlotta Mellander and Kevin Stolarick

by the Experience the Creative Economy Delegation 2008

By Charlotta Mellander and Patrick Adler

By Richard Florida and Charlotta Mellander
Original: November 2007
Revised: June 2008
Final: April 2009

Benchmarking Project Overview:
Ontario in the Creative Age

by Scott Pennington
Ontario in the Creative Age Working Paper Series

by Karen King, Charlotta Mellander and Kevin Stolarick
Ontario in the Creative Age Working Paper Series

by Richard Florida, Charlotta Mellander and Kevin Stolarick

by Amy Cervenan
Ontario in the Creative Age Working Paper Series

by Anil Verma
Ontario in the Creative Age Working Paper Series

by Tara Vinodrai
Ontario in the Creative Age Working Paper Series

by Karen M. King
Ontario in the Creative Age Working Paper Series

By Carla Sedini
Ontario in the Creative Age Working Paper Series

by Richard Florida, Charlotta Mellander and Kevin Stolarick
Ontario in the Creative Age Working Paper Series

by David A. Wolfe and Jen Nelles
Ontario in the Creative Age Working Paper Series

by Rick DiFrancesco
Ontario in the Creative Age Working Paper Series

by Brian Hracs
Ontario in the Creative Age Working Paper Series

By Allison Bramwell
Ontario in the Creative Age Working Paper Series

by Chris Kennedy, Bryan Karney, Eric Miller, and Marianne Hatzopoulou
Ontario in the Creative Age Working Paper Series

by Stewart Melanson
Ontario in the Creative Age Working Paper Series

by Azmi Haq
Ontario in the Creative Age Working Paper Series

by Betsy Donald
Ontario in the Creative Age Working Paper Series

by Heather Hall and Betsy Donald
Ontario in the Creative Age Working Paper Series

by Andrea Baldwin
Ontario in the Creative Age Working Paper Series

by Richard Florida, Charlotta Mellander and Haifeng Qian

by Richard Florida and Charlotta Mellander

by Richard Florida and Scott Jackson

by Richard Florida and Charlotta Mellander

by Richard Florida, Tim Gulden and Charlotta Mellander

Knudsen, B., Florida, R., Gates, G., & Stolarick, K. (2003). “Beyond Spillovers: the Effects of Creative-Density on Innovation”. working paper, H John Heinz III School of Public Policy and Management, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA.

Florida, R. (2008). Who’s Your City?: How the Creative Economy Is Making Where to Live the Most. Basic Books.

Currid, E. (2007). The Warhol Economy: How Fashion, Art, and Music Drive New York City. Princeton University Press.

Florida, R. (2007). The Flight of the Creative Class: The New Global Competition for Talent. HarperCollins.

Florida, R. (2005). Cities and the Creative Class. Routledge

Florida, R. L. (2002). The Rise of the Creative Class: And how It’s Transforming Work, Leisure. Basic Books.

Kenney, M., & Florida R. (1993). Beyond Mass Production: The Japanese System and Its Transfer to the U.S. Oxford University Press.

Florida, R. & Kenney, M. (1990). The Breakthrough Illusion: Corporate America’s Failure to Move from Innovation to Mass Production. Westview.

Florida, R. Who’s Your City? How The Creative Economy is Making Where to Live the Most Important Decision of your Life. Vintage Canada.

Expected May 2012