Deputy Culture Minister Ken Skates said involvement in arts and culture "boosts self-esteem and confidence".
It can, he notes, build bridges between cultures, boost commerce and accelerate scientific progress.
Getting upset boosts your blood pressure; laughing and a lighthearted culture can boost your productivity and your influence.
According to its proponents, it would create a nation of investors (and hence, fear Democrats, of Republican voters), foster a savings culture and boost work incentives.
Even the White House is turning to maker culture to boost student interest in the STEM fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Having their children start before the college freshman year can ease the transition to a different culture and boost their chances of admission in the fierce competition for college.
Now, French bike company Smoove, is trying to revive Marrakech's biking culture — and boost sustainable transport — by launching Africa's first fully functioning bike share scheme in the city.
Saturday's Sagra della panada was expected to draw around 10,000 people to Oschiri, a clear example, say locals, of how the vibrancy of their culture can boost the economy.
So far, no candidate vying for the White House in 2016 has specifically proposed a central figure to oversee culture, or boost funding in this area, but Panovich believes Sanders's social reforms would directly affect struggling artists.
Meanwhile, the Local Government Association LGAA) has published a report highlighting the role of culture in boosting the economy, saying cultural businesses contribute £28bn per year to the UK's finances.
