Contributing to Cultural Welfare: A Critical Review of Methods for Measuring the Impact of Culture on Sustainability and Well-being

In the context of increasing attention to cultural value and the value of culture for people and society, this paper provides a narrative critical review of methods for measuring the impact of culture on sustainability and well-being. After clarifying the interconnected and multifaceted concepts of culture, value and measurement, the research critically discusses different methods for grasping and understanding the benefits of culture. Both scientific literature and international documents are thoroughly examined to cluster current tools and models, identify gaps in the current debate on cultural welfare, contribute to theoretical development and provide recommendations for cultural management.