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Understanding the role of subsectoral structure in inter-regional sectoral productivity disparities

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Spatial variations in productivity across the UK continue to be a challenge. Exploring the roots of differences in productivity between places can make an important contribution to the design of policy responses. This study focuses on the inter-regional subsectoral structure and examines whether the different mix of activities that get aggregated under the sectoral headings could provide insights into the reasons for the regional productivity disparities, drawing upon employment data at the 5-digit SIC level for the English LEP areas. Our analysis reveals that subsectoral compositions can substantially determine a region’s sectoral productivity performance, offering important clues to our understanding of inter-regional disparities.

Source: The Annals of Regional Science

DOI: 10.1007/s00168-025-01378-2

Authors: Adam Brown, Jen Nelles, Alexander Frost, Michalis Papazoglou, Tim Vorley

Institutions: Cambridge Econometrics (United Kingdom), Oxford Brookes University

Language: English

Topic: Regional Economic and Spatial Analysis

Subfield: Economics and Econometrics

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Decent work and economic growth, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,090