MODELING THE CREATIVE ECONOMY AS A COMPLEX SYSTEM: INTEGRATING SOCIOCULTURAL DIMENSIONS THROUGH IT-BASED APPROACHES
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.34185/1991-7848.itmm.2025.01.077Keywords:
creative economy, sociocultural indicators, Hofstede’s model, economic modeling, cultural dimensions, complex systems, innovation, human capital, cultural governanceAbstract
This study investigates the application of sociocultural indicators to the modeling of the creative economy as a complex system. The integration of cultural dimensions, particularly based on Hofstede’s framework, offers valuable insights into the dynamics of innovation, human capital, and creative industry growth. Drawing upon recent cross-country studies and modeling approaches, this paper proposes a theoretical structure where sociocultural variables act as key system components influencing long-term development. Composite indices, structural modeling, and system dynamics models demonstrate that cultural values such as individualism, tolerance, and performance orientation significantly impact creative sector outcomes. The research highlights how cultural governance models and information technologies can be combined to monitor and predict trends in the creative economy. The proposed approach contributes to interdisciplinary economic modeling and supports strategic planning for countries aiming to develop innovation-driven, culturally grounded economic systems.
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