Debating the Ideas

Using its unique model public policy process, IEI seeks to answer the following questions:

What is creativity and what does it mean for North Carolina, particularly in a time of recession?

Why is creativity important for North Carolina’s economic development?

How can creativity enhance the bottom line?

What are the elements of a successful creative ecosystem? How can its successes be measured?

What are the policies and practices that foster the development of a healthy, creative ecosystem in North Carolina?