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Regional Diversification into Green and Digital Economic Activities: The case of UK Local Authorities

  • Gran Sasso Science Institute
  • Justus Liebig University Gießen

Research output: Preprint/Working paper › Discussion paper

Abstract

Regions are currently facing a twin transition, involving a shift towards more
environmentally friendly economies as well as the digitalization of economic activities.
Against this backdrop, this paper examines the geography of green, digital, and twin
economic activities in the UK, utilizing a novel dataset that captures these emerging
sectors through a real-time industrial classification of firms. Additionally, the paper employs
a relatedness approach to analyse local capabilities in the twin domain. The results
underscore the crucial role of twin activities, encompassing both green and digital
elements, in facilitating regional diversification into these respective sectors.
Original languageEnglish
PublisherEconomic Statistics Centre of Excellence
Pages1-26
Number of pages26
Publication statusPublished - 2024

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
  2. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  3. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
  4. SDG 13 - Climate Action
    SDG 13 Climate Action

Keywords

  • Twin Transition
  • Urban Scaling
  • Relatedness
  • Regional Diversification
  • Industry Classification

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  • The Productivity Institute

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