Paper presented at the Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Cultural Economics held May 12-14, 1986, at the Palace of the Popes in Avignon, France.

The focus of this paper is on that the music sector, beyond its direct contribution to recreational value and the quality of life, affects the rate of growth of the entire economy though its internal innovations. Includes references.

Paper presented at the Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Cultural Economics held May 12-14, 1986, at the Palace of the Popes in Avignon, France.