Otis Study Shows That "Creative Industries" Dominate LA's Economy

A new study by Otis College of Arts and Design confirms what most design-savvy Southern California residents probably already knew:

“Prepared by Jack Kyser, Chief Economist of the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC), the key findings are stunning–including one million direct and indirect jobs generated by the creative industries in Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Far from being a “supporting player” in the LA Economy, the creative industries lead the pack, surpassing the two long time “traditional” leaders–International Trade and Tourism.”

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