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Rewiring Europe

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Rewiring Europe

Five Priorities for a Lasting Digital Economy

Wilfried Martens Center for European Studies,

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As the digital economy grows, how can policy makers promote a coherent, unified European market?

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European nations recognize the importance of building a coherent, unified digital market, but creating a “digital single market” comes with a specific set of challenges. In this detailed report, Joakim Wernberg and Jacob Dexe of the Wilfried Martens Center for European Studies offer an in-depth analysis of the rise of the modern digital economy and the significance of urban markets. They articulate “five priorities” which would help promote a strong, integrated digital market. getAbstract recommends this report to policy makers and business leaders.

Summary

Today, the line between the so-called “real” economy and the digital economy is increasingly negligible. “General-purpose technologies” now allow content to stand separate from “physical form.” Uber’s digital platform, for example, enables individuals worldwide to engage in ride-sharing without the company itself needing to own a fleet of vehicles or employ drivers. But if Europeans are to take full advantage of recent and emerging technological innovations, they must address the regulatory issues currently standing in the way of a coherent, unified digital market...

About the Authors

Joakim Wernberg is a PhD student in economic geography and innovation studies at CIRCLE, Lund University. Jacob Dexe is a researcher in public policy and information and communication technology at SICS Swedish ICT.

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