The Economy Module

-  A special paper entitled Impact of Public Sector Spending Cuts is now available

-  The latest Sub-Regional Economic Indicators is now available

-  A special paper entitled Political Economy - the current debate, is now available

-  A special paper entitled Business and Finance - Coalition consultation, is now available

- The first Economy Module Monthly Newsletter is now available

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

• South West Regional Economic Profile

• Economics Review

• Economic Projections

• Economic Simulations

• Plus many more

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

• In 2008 the South West's GVA was £97.8 billion

• In terms of GVA per head, the South West is the most productive English Region outside the Greater South East and East of England.  GVA per head was £18,782 in 2008. 

• There is considerable variation in productivity within the region - GVA per head in 2007 ranged from 63% of the UK average in Torbay to 151% in Swindon.