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“Our cultural industries are our biggest export, our biggest manufacturing base. Every pound spent on art education brings disproportionately large returns. It's the biggest bang for our buck. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. In fact, the more you put in, the greater the successes for the U.K…” quote by Cornelia Parker
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“Our cultural industries are our biggest export, our biggest manufacturing base. Every pound spent on art education brings disproportionately large returns. It's the biggest bang for our buck. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. In fact, the more you put in, the greater the successes for the U.K. economy.”

Cornelia Parker

About This Quote

Source Interview: Economic Impact of Arts, BBC Radio 2022

Investing in arts education yields high economic returns and strengthens cultural export.

In simple terms: Arts boost economy and culture.

Key Takeaway

Support arts funding.

Themes

economics culture education

Mood

optimistic analytical

Type

policy economic

When to use this quote

  • government budgeting
  • educational curricula
  • tourism development

Key Concepts

public policy creative industries

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can art funding be measured?
  • What policies best support cultural exports?
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