A lot has already been said and written about Liverpool’s tenure as European Capital of Culture. Best ever. Economic impact. Social engagement. But in case you missed it, it was also the best ever according to the European Union. The economic impact of £800m roughly translates to eight times the return on public investment – a bit better than a punt on the banks at the moment. It also indicates that you can create commerce from culture. The social side, that engaged every child and... more