What factors explain regional comparative advantages and uneven rates of productivity growth across the UK?

Background

The Industrial Strategy is deliberately place-based, recognising that stronger regional growth is critical for the competitiveness of the IS-8 and the resilience of the national economy. The interventions of the Industrial Strategy aim to support growth in the city regions and clusters with the highest potential to support the IS-8 across the UK.

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