Regional Economic Indicators – March 2013

Part of Regional Economic Indicators, Regional Economic Indicators – March 2013 Release

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Contents

• Abstract
• Key Points
• Regional output (GVA)
• Labour productivity
• The labour market
• Income and Earnings
• Innovation
• Enterprise
• International Competitiveness
• Skills
• Background notes

Abstract

In order to gain an overview of the economic performance of UK regions and countries, this article discusses a selection of economic indicators. The article includes analysis of regional data on economic output, productivity, incomes and the labour market. The drivers of regional productivity are also discussed and regional data provided on innovation, enterprise, competition and skills. In this release a particular focus has been applied to how the regions/countries have fared through the economic downturn that began in 2008.

Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v.1.0.