Potential spatial impacts of the war in Ukraine
A case study from Italy
The impacts of the war in Ukraine will be felt severely within OECD economies, especially
in border regions on the front-line of the humanitarian refugee crisis. The economic
impacts, in particular those driven by rising energy prices, will also be spatially
differentiated, affecting some regions more than others. Italy is no exception, with
gas-intensive industries concentrated in northern regions, and wheat-based food and
farming prevailing in southern regions and islands. While, overall, Russia accounted
for a minor share of Italian exports, some regions and industries are more vulnerable
than others to falls in bilateral trade, including destinations popular with high
per-capita expenditure Russian tourists.
Published on July 06, 2022Also available in: Italian
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