Not so ‘placeless’ after all. Understanding the spatial implications of the digital economy

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Empirical analysis reveals clustering of digital firms in London, suggesting that spatial dependency influences economic activity.

Digital firms exhibit clustering linked to spatial characteristics and in-person interactions, indicating their spatial relevance.
The study identifies empirical patterns in the digital economy using techniques like natural language processing and spatial econometrics.
Analysis focuses on the geographical distribution of digital firms, uncovering the role of knowledge spillovers and public incentives.
Economic statistics may underrepresent digital activities; hence, web data offer a valuable supplement for understanding digital firm dynamics.

Occhini et al. (2025) studied this question.

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