دانلود رایگان مقاله انگلیسی زیبایی به عنوان عامل رشد اقتصادی و اجتماعی - امرالد 2017

Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to discuss how aesthetic features can be the basis for a virtuous chain that leads to social and economic development. Design/methodology/approach – The aesthetic characteristics of a destination are an important attractive feature. More than that, they can be considered a key determinant for economic and social growth. A conceptual support to this idea is presented here by following a line which links beauty to creativity, innovation and socio-economic development. Findings – A purely qualitative and logical-deductive line shows how beauty, creativity and innovation are connected in a chain that leads to socio-economic well-being. Research limitations/implications – This paper is conceptual in nature. The authors intend to use these considerations as a basis for future research. Originality/value – This paper contributes to the literature on destination governance highlighting a number of factors that are often underestimated.

Concluding remarks and future work

This is for now only a dream, but the equation: beauty – job well done – creativity – innovation – development seems to hold, at least according to the qualitative reasoning and ogical-deductive line followed so far. Actually, more than of an equation, we should speak of a system of equations and, what is more, of a system with an unspecified number of equations. In fact, there are numerous factors that should be considered and that can contribute to the solution. As noted, whatever the territory we consider, we should add to the equation the basic parameters, involving the efficiency of physical infrastructure (communications, economic and financial), the structure of social relations, and, as well highlighted by some research (Baggio, 2014a, 2014b), we should also add an effective governance system, crucial for ensuring a good and balanced life to a tourism destination (Ruhanen et al., 2010).