What is the capacity for increasing exports in those parts of the country where the levelling up agenda is particularly focused on?
Background
Engaging in international trade can be a powerful strategy for domestic firms, however competition effects can mean benefits vary across different parts of the country. Further evidence could address distributional consequences of international trade and investment, to maximise the positive impact across the UK.
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