Harper should listen to Pink’s theory: cultural spending makes economic sense

Art is in. And not a moment too soon, according to Daniel Pink, author of A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future.

OTTAWA—Prime Minister Stephen Harper has gone soft—even on galas to raise money for the arts. Six weeks ago, his talented wife Laureen beat a hasty retreat as chair for the National Arts Centre annual fundraiser. She was a reluctant no-show after her husband told the country that most...

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