Historic England(HE) publishes the findings from studies on heritage and economic activity, noting how its ‘Total Economic Value’ is ‘greater than the sum of all its parts’, and also introducing new research on Heritage Economic Estimate Indicators 2018.
HE writes:
The historic environment has a close connection to economic activity. A great many of our jobs and enterprises are dependent on, attracted to or based in historic buildings and spaces. Heritage and the Economy 2018 summarises the findings from studies on heritage and economic activity and also introduces new research: the Heritage Economic Estimate Indicators 2018. Heritage and the Economy examines the economic aspects of heritage conservation and presents evidence on the numerous ways that the historic environment contributes to the national economy and to local economies.
The ‘Total Economic Value’ of heritage is greater than the sum of all its parts (p.38) The evidence presented here includes recent research findings as well as past seminal pieces, forming part of the heritage sector’s rich, multi-dimensional knowledge base. The evidence is presented as brief bite-sized facts with links to the detailed evidence
sources for more technical readers, or those with more specific evidence needs. Together with Heritage and Society, Heritage and the Economy can be used by anyone to make the case for heritage.
Heritage Economic Estimate Indicators: The Heritage Economic Estimate Indicators is an Excel workbook spread sheet that provides detailed estimates of the national and regional economic impact of the heritage sector.
Heritage economy in the regions: HE have also summarised the main findings from the workbook in a set of regional Heritage and the Economy documents which can be downloaded from the website…
