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Id		145
Author		Bonet, L., ; Colbert, F., ; Courchesne, A.,
Title		From Creative Nations to Creative Cities: an example of center-periphery dynamic in cultural policies- City, culture and Society
Reference		Bonet, L., Colbert, F., Courchesne, A. (2011). From Creative Nations to Creative Cities: an example of center-periphery dynamic in cultural policies- City, culture and Society, 2(1): 3-8.
Link to article		https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ccs.2011.02.001
Abstract		This article analyze the dialectic between cultural policies and the center–periphery dynamic: the tension between legitimization and efficiency on the one hand, and on the other, the combination of differentiation and standardization. In the second part, the authors consider the tensions between the principles of legitimacy and of efficiency in cultural policies as they manifest themselves within the center–periphery dynamic. Here, they also devote some time to studying the implementation of the arts council’s model in Quebec and Catalonia. In the third part, They expand upon factors such as the institutional system, the market, the non-profit sector, and the political strategies which influence the expansion of the concept of ‘Creative Cities’ revealing a general shift of cultural policies towards sub-national, regional and local policies, before concluding on a more general note.

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Candidate transition variables
During the same period, the concept of Creative Cities has became, at the local and regional level, a new economic development strategy to position cities and regions in the global economy and boost cultural tourism. .
By investing in the cultural capital of a city or a region, in its prestige, this strategy aims to attract a larger number of trade conferences and tourists by increasing its cultural offer and branding itself as a unique, vibrant destination. .
However, with the extension of culture to the creative sectors, many industries (such as fashion, publicity or electronic arts) have succeeded in securing tax breaks or subsidies, often for a specific geographical area or investment scheme. .
Based on this strategy, cities and regions have increased their support to local institutions and events, such as museums, theatres, heritage sites, festivals, arts and craft fairs, fashion weeks, communication and publicity trade fairs, electronic arts and video games conferences, etc. .
In more recent times, the rise of the so-called creative economy and the growth of the cultural industries have shifted the policy emphasis towards the economic potential of the arts and culture sector. .
However, this commercial strategy could backfire by limiting the local access to culture through price increases and by homogenizing public spaces with commercial franchises and sponsorships. .