Reynolds, Laura, Henderson, Dylan ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1466-1315, Xu, Chen and Norris, Laura ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3688-398X 2021. Digitalisation and the foundational economy: a digital opportunity or a digital divide for less-developed regions? Local Economy 36 (6) , pp. 451-467. 10.1177/02690942211072239 |
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Abstract
The foundational economy’s heightened traction in academic and policy discussion stems in part from its potential to mitigate challenges faced by less-developed regions. While supporting foundational sectors may contribute to inclusive and sustainable growth, we question whether digitalisation can enable these aims. Through a case study of Wales, we point to the differences in digital capability of foundational and nonfoundational businesses in urban and rural parts of the region. We show that while investment in digital infrastructure and digital technology use may support the foundational economy, digital barriers risk countering the benefits of its sectors’ embeddedness and exacerbating spatial divides.
Item Type: | Article |
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Date Type: | Publication |
Status: | Published |
Schools: | Geography and Planning (GEOPL) Business (Including Economics) |
Subjects: | G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > G Geography (General) H Social Sciences > HB Economic Theory T Technology > T Technology (General) |
Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
ISSN: | 0269-0942 |
Funders: | European Regional Development Funds through Welsh Government |
Date of First Compliant Deposit: | 21 December 2021 |
Date of Acceptance: | 17 December 2021 |
Last Modified: | 25 Nov 2024 04:00 |
URI: | https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/146228 |
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