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The Economy Module

Recent additions                                                                                                                                     Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings Data Briefing (June 2009)                                                                         The Recession in South West England: Sector vulnerability amongst the Sub-regions (May 2009) 

The Economy Module is provided by the SWRDA Economics and Evidence Team, drawing fully on the  team’s expertise to provide objective analysis and research about the SW economy.  We provide comprehensive data and information to policy makers and our partners in the SW Observatory network. 

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We provide:

South West Regional Accounts which presents a detailed picture of the region's economy.  For information on the South West Regional Accounts, click here.

Regular reports and briefings on the South West's Economy including up to date information on the recession and projections. 

Economic Indicators are a compilation of the latest headline national, regional and sub-regional economic indicators.  For more information about Economic Indicators, click here.

Ad hoc papers on hot topics and relevant research

 

Key facts

In 2007 the South West's GVA was £94.2 billion

In terms of GVA per head, the South West is the most productive English Region outside the Greater South East.  GVA per head was £18,195 in 2007. 

There is considerable variation in productivity within the region - GVA per head in 2006 ranged from 63% of the UK average in Cornwall to 148% in Swindon.

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We are happy to advise on information sources relevant to the South West Economy.  If you can't find what you are looking for on the site or have any suggestions please contact us.    
 

Phone: 01392-229602 or by email.