According to the Confederation of University Graduates, total wage payments in the cultural industries have decreased by 40% between 2008 and 2020, and the number of employees in the same sector has shrunk by 25%. This development indicates a persistent downfall in different cultural fields since 2017. The wage level in cultural industries is lower compared to other industries.
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